Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for International Cocoa Initiative Recruitment 2022.
Job Title: Driver
JOB SCOPE
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
