Driver - IPA Ghana

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) is a United States-based non-profit organization dedicated to discovering, and promoting effective solutions to global poverty problems. IPA designs, rigorously evaluates, and refines these solutions and their applications together with decision-makers to ensure that the evidence created is used to improve opportunities for the world’s poor.

Job Description

• Reports to: Administrative Assistant
• Location:  Accra
• Length of Commitment: 6 Months
• Desired start date: 13^th January, 2020
• Deadline to apply: 29^th November, 2019
• Job Code: DRV-FOG-17102019

IPA seeks qualified applicants to be considered for the position of a driver in the Accra office.  This role will be on an on-call basis. The position will be based in Accra.

Responsibilities

The driver will perform the following responsibilities:

• Drive project teams, staff and other visitors;
• Drive to project sites as and when necessary;
• Ensure vehicle is not misused or mishandled in any way;
• Ensure vehicle is used strictly for official duties;
• Provide periodic reports on the status of the car to the Administrative Assistant;
• Perform other work-related duties that may be assigned.

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum educational qualification of WASSCE or higher;
• Must be able to write and speak English clearly;
• Must be hardworking and trustworthy;
• Driver’s license B with 7 seven experience; or driver’s license C with 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Pass a physical / mental health test
• Candidates who provide references who can vouch for their safety and performance as a Driver will be prioritized.