Driver, Accra - GIZ Ghana

The Governance for Inclusive Development Program is supporting the Government of Ghana in Domestic Revenue Mobilization, Public Financial Management and Accountability.

The Project contributes to the development of Governance by improving transparency, internal accountability, participation and public service delivery.

Scope of the Role:

As a driver, you will be responsible for safely performing all official travel using official vehicles and regularly servicing and taking good care of official vehicles.

Tasks

Passenger transport and run errands in an official car for office, project or programme staff, official visitors, and guests.

• Helps with transporting goods.
• Completes the vehicle and maintains the logbook correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards.
• Ensures the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) is always clean.
• Reports need for service and carries out minor repairs.
• Immediately reports all involvement of the project or office vehicle in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss, or theft of vehicle fittings.
• Assists other colleagues as needed in the project, programme, or office if there is no travel or chauffeur service pending, carries out other office work on request.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Secondary school education
• Holds a valid driver’s licence D.
• At least 1-3 years work experience as a driver with references
• 2-3 years professional experience in a comparative role
• No major accidents in the past 3 years
• Good knowledge of the English language
• Familiarity with Ghana and the districts and regional capitals
• Appropriate appearance and attire (possibly uniform, friendly manner with all passengers)
• Always ensures unrestricted availability of vehicles and reports restrictions immediately.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

Location: Accra