Job Description

Project Brief:

• The Cluster “Network for Inclusive Economic Development” in Ghana consists of six bilateral, four regional and seven global projects.
• The cluster focuses on shaping the economic framework for inclusive, sustainable and employment-enhancing growth and providing advisory services.
• The main client is the Federal Ministry for Finance, Development and Cooperation (BMZ) and the European Union

Tasks:

• Safely and responsibly performing all official travel using official vehicles.
• Provides passenger transport in an official car for office, project or programme staff, official visitors and guests.
• Run errands for the project, programme or office, e.g. sending letters and messages, paying bills and buying smaller quantities of office supplies.
• Taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes and locations.
• Complete the vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards.
• Cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly.
• Checks oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tyre pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly and at every 5,000 km, headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.
• Immediately report all involvement of the project/office vehicle in accidents including minor accidents, damage, loss or theft of vehicle fitting.
• Responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance.
• Calculates monthly petrol, oil and lubricant consumption for the daily cash fund and for forwarding monthly vouchers to cost accounting.
• Reports need for service and carries out minor repairs.
• 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 and hold a valid driver’s license D.
• At least three 3 years work experience as a driver with references.
• No major accidents in the past three (3) years.
• Good knowledge of the English language.
• Good communication skills.
• Familiar with the road terrain and network of Accra and its environs.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed (corresponding measures to be agreed with Management).
• Disciplined, punctual, resilient and patient