The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is looking for highly motivated and qualified individuals for the position of Drivers. The position is located in the Satellite Office of USAID/Ghana in Tamale, Northern Region.

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

The position is based in the Tamale Satellite Office of USAID/Ghana and is responsible for chauffeuring USAID/Ghana staff and Temporary Duty (TDY) assignment visitors throughout the Northern Region of Ghana and surrounding areas as required. Undertakes errands throughout the city, including delivering invitations and other correspondence to government ministries, autonomous organizations etc. Performs first-line repairs e.g. changing tires, checking batteries, adding liquids etc., Records daily mileage, gas consumption, repairs and maintenance of vehicle. Assures vehicle has spare parts for in-country travel.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Pick up passengers for appointment and social occasions.
•   Drive passengers in-country to project sites within the Northern Region of Ghana.
•   Undertake a variety of errands throughout the Region.
•   Perform first-line repairs as required, e.g. changing tires, checking batteries, adding liquids.
•   Record daily mileage, gas consumption, repairs and maintenance on vehicles.
•   Perform other duties as required that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Education: Completion of Junior High School is required.
•   Prior Work Experience: Three to four years of Diver experience is required.
•   Language Proficiency: Level III English language proficiency is required. Language proficiency will be tested.
•   Job Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable of local traffic laws, city streets and traffic patterns, locations of major buildings, organizations, and government offices, shortest and safest routes to destinations and basic vehicle maintenance procedures. Knowledge of main routes within the Northern Region of Ghana and ability to read road maps in order to find safe and expeditious alternate routes. Must be able to perform first line maintenance/repairs. Proficiency will be tested.
•    Skills and Abilities: Must have the ability to deliver passengers/materials expeditiously and safely. Must have local driver’s license appropriate to vehicles operated, ability to exercise tact and diplomacy in carrying out responsibilities. Must have the ability to interact with a wide variety of USG staff including visiting VIPs.

Salary Range: GH¢11, 427.00–GH¢17, 136.00 p.a. (depending on qualification and experience)

Location: Tamale

How To Apply For The Job

Interested individuals should submit cover letter, Curriculum Vitae with references and relevant certificates to:

Regional Executive Office
USAID/West Africa
P.O. Box 1630, Accra

By Email to:

acpersonnel@usaid.gov

Closing Date: 02 April, 2015

NOTE: When submitting your application via email, please start the subject line with the position title
(Driver). Failure to state this will disqualify applicant.

ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE’S RESPONSIBILITY.

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one Personal Services Contract (PSC) regarding this announcement. Please note that this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as result of this announcement.