The High Commission of Canada in Accra, Ghana seeks an experienced Driver for its Management and Consular Services Section on an Emergency, Term or Indeterminate Employment basis.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Management and Consular Officer this role provides transportation for authourised passengers, performs delivery and collection of materials, provides messenger services and ensures the proper maintenance of assigned Official Vehicles. Performs other duties as required.

Operational Requirements:

•   Required to be in good health with vision appropriate to operate to a main duty of driver (with or without visual aids e.g. glasses)
•   Ability to work overtime is essential

Conditions of Employment:

•   Valid Class F Driving Licence

Salary Range:

•   Starting GHS6,219 per year with annual increases

ESSENTIAL  QUALIFICATIONS
Language:

•   Fluent English (comprehension, written and spoken).

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Senior Secondary School Certificate.

Experience:

•   Minimum 2 years of recent experience as a driver in a dipiomatic mission, government establishment or multi-national company responsible for passenger clientele.
•   Minimum 5 years of experience driving passengers in Accra overall (including experience above)

Recent is defined as in the last 5 years

Knowledge:

•   Knowledge of local geography and driving routes.
•   Knowledge of means of transportation to reach important destination points.
•   Knowledge of health and  safety regulations related to driving
•   Knowledge of driving routes in Togo/Lome.

Abilities/Competencies:

•   Ability to read and understand road maps, GPS systems, and road signs.
•   Planning and organisation ability to co-ordinate conflicting priorities and perform to tight deadlines.
•   Effective communication both orally and in writing.
•   Teamwork
•   Ability to analyse and interpret information quickly and efficiently according to established criteria working under pressure.
•   Interpersonal skills
•   Integrity
•   Judgement
•   Flexibility

Asset Qualifications
Training:

•   Training in defensive driving, health and safety and first aid

Language

•   French (spoken and written)

Experience:

•   Working in an office environment doing light office duties and working with computers

Personal Suitability:

•   Planning, organisational and interpersonal skills
•   Professional integrity and good judgement
•   Flexible, handles work pressure and willing to work overtime

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Screening & Evaluation:

Only candidates that meet the essential experience and education, criteria above will be invited for further assessment. Candidates will be evaluated to determine if they meet the following asset criteria using a combination of the following means - written test, oral communication, role play, road test, interview and reference checks.

Email your application to:

RSCEMA.Personnel@international.gc.ca

Please indicate on the Subject, line the following: Application - Driver - Accra

Only applications submitted via email will be considered.

Notes:

1    The cover letter must clearly show how the candidate meets the essential and asset qualifications. CVs may bo used to validate experience described in the cover letter.
2.   Candidates short-listed for an interview must bring with them the original qualification and experience certificates and personal ID with a photograph.
3.   The results of this competition will be used to establish an eligibility list of staff to be considered for similar openings at the same responsibility and salary level at the High Commission of Canada in Ghana, which might arise in the 12 months following the completion of this competition.

The HR section will contact only those  applicants who submit a  complete application showing how they fully meet the screening requirements, received by email as instructed before the cut-off date and time on thursday June 5,2014 @ 12:00 p.m

Closing Date: 05 June, 2014