Discovery Learning Alliance Job Vacancy For Project Driver

Discovery Learning Alliance (DLA) is a US-based non-profit organisation using the power of media to improve student learning outcomes, teacher effectiveness and community engagement in schools in the developing world. See www.thepoweroftv.orgfor more information. In many countries, girls continue to face barriers to accessing a quality basic education. This is the focus of Discovery Girls. with DFID and Discovery Communications support, the project will reach hundreds of schools and communities across Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria over the next 2-3 years. DLA is inviting applications for the two senior-most positions of the project team, to be based in Tamale – the overall Project Manager and the Training & Outreach Manager. In the near future, we will be advertising for additional positions responsible for teacher training and community outreach.

Job Description

In many countries, children continue to face barriers to accessing and achieving a quality basic education.  For a second three-year phase, the Discovery Project will continue to address this challenge, reaching hundreds of primary and junior secondary schools and communities and increasing the quality of education and boys’ and girls’ enrolment, attendance, learning, retention and transition across Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria.

The Ghana project seeks to engage the services of an experience driver over a one year period renewable based on performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day maintenance of the vehicles, ensuring safety and the roadworthiness of the vehicles. The position will require significant local travel to assigned project sites and communities.

Main Responsibilities

• The sole responsibility of transporting staff according to specified routes and time schedules.
• Monitor automobile operating condition and regularly checks basic functions such as oil and tires.
• Prepares and maintain records related to vehicle operation and condition.
• Report trips made daily using the vehicle log book.
• Promptly reports any accidents, security concerns or maintenance issues to Project Director.

Required Skills or Experience

• A valid Ghanaian driving license;
• Minimum 5 years of experience with a Non-Government organization working in the Northern Region of Ghana;
• Excellent cross-cultural, relational and interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen, and respect for partners and colleagues.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Must be flexible, willing to work irregular hours;
• National of Ghana.  Proficiency in English and at least three local languages spoken in the northern region required.