Job Vacancy For Driver



Christian Children's Fund of Canada (CCFC) creates a future of hope for children, families, and communities by helping them develop the skills and resources to overcome poverty and pursue justice. Internationally headquartered in Markham (Toronto), Canada, CCFC’s commitment is to improve the quality of life of children and youth in empowered communities through enhanced family and community capacity for sustainable development. For more information about CCFC, visit our website www.ccfcanada.ca

General Description of Position:

•   Under the overall guidance and supervision of the CCFC-PROMISE Project Manager and direct supervision of CCFC-PROMISE Finance and Administrative Officer, the driver ensures that Country Office Project staff are driven safely to meetings, workshops, and other work-related destinations; and that the CCFC-PROMISE vehicle under his/her charge is maintained in an optimal working condition.
Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:

Vehicle Maintenance

•   Ensures that the assigned vehicle is compliant with Ghana national operating standards and CCFC vehicle management policy
•   Performs minor repairs, arranges for regular maintenance and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times
•   Ensures safety and custody of the vehicle, including tools
•   Ensures availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, roadworthy, logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts are in the vehicle at all times
•   Ensures that, in the event the project vehicle is involved in an accident, all necessary steps stipulated in the CCFC vehicle management policy are followed

Logistics Support:

•   Drives CCFC-PROMISE project staff and officials to the field, meetings and workshops
•   Performs airport and bus terminal pick-up duties
•   Collects and delivers mails, packages and equipment; and maintains records of all deliveries and distributions

Qualification Required & Experience

Academic Requirements:

•   Minimum of senior secondary/high school leaving certificate
•   Valid driver’s license (Class B or C)
•   Defensive driving certificate

Work Experience:

•   Minimum of 3 years work experience as a driver in a local or international non-governmental organization with a safe driving record
•   Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, protocols and courtesies
•   Conversant with the road network of the Northern region of Ghana
•   Skills in minor vehicle repairs
•   Languages: Fluency in oral and written English
•   Computer Skills:  Elementary use of computers (e.g. email, internet, word processing)

Core Competencies: -

Values:

•   Knowledge sharing/Continuous learning, Commitment to Results, Excellence, Integrity and Respect for others.
Valuing diversity. - Working in teams, communicating information and ideas, Conflict and self-management.

Location: Tamale

How to Apply for The Job

Submit your cover letter and resume via the email address:

ekavi@ccfcanada.ca

Please state your salary expectations in the cover letter. The subject of the email should read “Application for the Post of Driver.

Or Submit hard copies of application to:

Project Manager: CCFC-PROMISE
Christian Children’s Fund of Canada
P.O. Box 1151,
Tamale, Ghana

Kindly label the envelop as “Application for the Post of Driver”

Closing Date: 31 December, 2016

Consistent with our Child Protection Policy the successful candidate must receive clearance by a criminal record check. CCFC is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer