Driver- Accra, Ghana

Job #:	120211
Title:	Driver
Job Stream:	Transportation
Location:	Accra, Ghana
Closing Date:	02/10/2012
Background / General description:
The International Finance Corporation’s country office in Ghana, is seeking to recruit a Driver for its office in Accra, covering Ghana and five other countries in the West African sub-region (Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea, Niger,& Togo). The position will report to the Country Manager and will be based in Accra, Ghana. The job will involve some travel within Ghana and the sub-region.
Duties and Accountabilities:
Key Responsibilities: • Drive the IFC Country Manager and Staff to meetings and business sites, including missions to neighboring countries. • Pick up visitors from/to the office, airport, hotels, or meeting places. • Collect and deliver official letters, invoices and parcels from clients, the banks, the World Bank, as needed. • Collect the official pouch from the World Bank office and record and distribute it accordingly. • Liaise with Country Manager’s Program Assistant regarding the Country Manager’s schedule. • Any other duties as may be required for the mission of the IFC Office. Vehicle Maintenance: • Maintain the office vehicles and their log books. • Ensure that the office vehicles are clean at all times including the engine compartment. • Be aware of and ensure the maintenance of all schedules for vehicles including: insurance, registration and general service schedules. Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervise any IFC-employed temporary drivers to ensure that: • IFC vehicles are well maintained – mechanically and in terms of cleanliness. • IFC log books are maintained on a daily basis. • The vehicle keys are appropriately maintained and securely stored. • The general wear and tear of the interior fittings of the vehicles are checked. • The vehicles are inspected daily for tyre pressure, engine oil, brake fluid, radiator coolant, fuel level, battery water level and any other requirements. •The vehicles are equipped with a spare tyre(s), tool kit, jack, wheel spanner, tow rope, jump leads, a set of necessary fan belts, fire extinguisher and first aid tool box.
Selection Criteria:
• Secondary school diploma or equivalent. • At least 5 years driving experience; candidates with defensive driving skills will be preferred. • Valid driving Licence. • Fluency in spoken and written English; French language skills an advantage. • Good knowledge of the city of Accra. References on candidates’ driving record will be required.
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