Background:

In an effort to accelerate progress towards the Millennium Development Goals in the northern savannah ecological zone, the Government of Ghana through the Savannah Accelerated Development Authority (SADA) partnered with UK Aid, and Millennium Promise to implement the Millennium Villages Project in 35 communities located in the West Mamprusi, Mamprugu Moaduri and Builsa south districts. The MV area represents the poorest sections of the three District Assemblies.

Job Responsibilities/Duties:

Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Project Driver shall include the following amongst others:

•   Under limited direction, the driver will demonstrates a high level of driving skills in undertaking a broad range of driving tasks.
•   Responsible for collecting and delivering supplies.
•   Acting as a guide to visitors to MVP
•   Drive vehicles for the transport of personnel and the collection of mails, documents and other items.
•   Responsible for day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle (check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.), perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
•   Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
•   Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
•   Performs other official duties as and when required.

Terms of offer:
MVP offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package. The employment contract is for a period of one year with the possibility of renewal. MVP prides itself on its collegial, supportive and gender sensitive working environment and believes that staff diversity promotes excellence. WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Completion of full secondary school education, coupled with relevant driving training as appropriate.  This may require higher levels of driving license, e.g. public service vehicles license.
•   Valid driver license and certificate of good conduct portraying a good safety record, and display a high level of courtesy to other road users and pedestrians.
•   A very good command of English with excellent oral and written communication skills and at least 5 years’ relevant experience.
•   Ability to demonstrate well-developed initiative and judgment in their approach to work and in particular, a demonstration of strong concern for safety in all aspects of their work.
•   Excellent interpersonal skills

Knowledge:

•   Possess expert knowledge of driving techniques relevant to the vehicles they drive, a well-developed understanding of the mechanics of the broader range of vehicles particularly those aspects relating to safety, basic maintenance and reliability.
•   Possess a good understanding of the legal issues relating to operating a motor vehicle in the country.

Location: Northern Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Option one:

Applicants should apply by email, sending a cover letter summarizing their relevance to this position, a full C.V. and names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: SADA.MVP@millenniumpromise.org with copies to  employment@mdgwca.org and jacob.ubindam@millenniumpromise.org. “Application for Project Driver” should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message.

Option two:

By hand delivery to the SADA Millennium Villages Project Office, located within the same building with Food and Drugs Board, Bolgatanga. “Application for Project Driver” should be clearly marked on the outer envelope.

Closing Date: 06 February, 2015

Only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

www.millenniumvillages.org

www.millenniumpromise.org

www.unmillenniumproject.org

www.mdgcentre.org