International Cocoa Initiative Recruitment 2022

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Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for International Cocoa Initiative Recruitment 2022.

The International Cocoa Initiative (ICI) is a Geneva-based nonprofit funded by major chocolate makers that focus on addressing child labor in cocoa production in West Africa.
We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

Job Title: Driver

JOB SCOPE

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The incumbent of the position ensures the effective and efficient transportation of staff and stakeholders, handling deliveries in a timely manner, planning routes based on road conditions, maintaining regular cleaning services for their vehicle as well as managing regular servicing.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Drive ICI team

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  • Ensure the safety of all passengers in his vehicle on any trip, by maintaining safety measures.
  • Drive the ICI Ghana team to Regional, District, and community to implement activities
  • Safely drive the ICI Ghana team and visitors on field missions within Ghana
  • Pick up staff from the place and at the time they’ve requested
  • Verify the security information for the journey and destination prior to departure and arrival, and advise staff accordingly
  • Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip, and adjust the route to avoid heavy traffic or road constructions, as needed
  • Complete the vehicle logbook whenever the vehicle is moved
  • Take accurate records of mileage and fuel purchased
  • Take records of the number of fields missions and meetings
  • Comply with road safety measures/rules
  • Ensure prompt renewal of roadworthy certificate for vehicle, driving license, and insurance for the vehicle
  • Subject to approval, book for and send ICI vehicle servicing at scheduled times
  • Ensure bodily maintenance of the vehicle
  • Ensure safe parking of vehicles, especially when at mission sites
  • Ensure adequate furnishing of the vehicle with necessary safety items as well as first aid items.
  • Run official administrative errands for the office, as assigned

KEY RELATIONS:

Internal relations:

  • ICI Ghana employees
  • ICI Secretariat as necessary

External relations:

  • N/A

Required Skills or Experience

Education

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  • A minimum of a High School diploma (WASSCE) or equivalent

Required skills

  • Proven experience as a Driver
  • A valid driver’s license
  • A clean driving records
  • Minimum visual acuity of 20/50 (or corrected to 20/50)
  • Familiarity with GPS devices
  • Knowledge of area roads and neighborhoods
  • Ability to lift heavy packages and luggage
  • Availability for long mission travels
  • A polite and professional disposition
  • Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g., at rush hour)

Technical Skills:

  • A valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience to perform the job safely
  • Excellent navigation skills and proficiency in using navigation applications to find delivery locations
  • Time management and organizational skills to keep track of deliveries and stay on schedule
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients
  • Physical stamina and good upper body strength to lift heavy luggage, packages, and objects, as well as be able to load and unload them from their vehicle

Desirable

  • Similar experience in an NGO or non-profit setting
  • Knowledge of local dialect

Other Skills:

Personal Traits

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  • Detailed-oriented, at ease with numbers
  • Autonomous, independent
  • Rigorous, organized, ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong team working approach and communication skills
  • Honest and trustworthy, and demonstrate sound work ethics
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

How to Apply

Interested applicants should forward their CV And a Cover Letter.

Please put “DRIVER” in the email subject line to recruitment-gha@cocoainitiative.org

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