Posted on :
3 Dec, 2019
3 Dec, 2019
Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners, we strive for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children. We support children’s rights from birth until they reach adulthood. And we enable children to prepare for – and respond to – crisis and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.
We employ more than 9,000 people in programme countries, working with over 85,000 communities. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for almost 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.
Job Description
Job Title: Driver-Passeway Project
Typical Responsibilities – Key End Results of Position:
“What” is done and “why”, but not “how”; include indicators for success
Drive professionally and defensively to ensure safety and protection of staff at all times without any incidents of accidents or injuries
Ensure vehicle is maintained as per the maintenance schedule of the vehicle to enhance the longevity of vehicle with no reports of frequent breakdowns or malfunctioning of vehicle
Ensure that vehicle movement and mileage are duly recorded in the vehicle’s logbook to keep and track vehicle movement without any reports of carjacking
Ensure that the vehicle is always cleaned to enhance its state and notify Administrative Coordinator at least 3 months before the expiry date of the vehicles documents (insurance/roadworthiness certificate etc) for renewal without any queries from the MTTU/Police
Dispatch local mail to addressees as would be directed to keep and maintain communication with our clients without any reports of missing mails
Deposit and withdraw monies at the bank as would be directed for implementation of project activities without any reports of fraud or loss of monies
Comply with Plan’s Child Protection and safeguarding Policy at all times without any reports or incidents of child abuse.
Perform any other duties to be assigned to support the attainment of PASEWAY project objectives.
Dealing with Problems:
The complexity of problems handled & the degree of investigation, analysis, & creative thinking required to solve them
Observe, anticipate and drive defensively to safeguard life and property always
Exhibit a good sense of judgment and responsibility while driving
Works with minimum supervision
Communications and Working Relationships:
Working contacts inside and outside the organization; include the purpose and level (high, medium, low) of the contact
Low contact with service providers and suppliers for the collection of quotations, receiving and dispatch of goods, material, equipment, mails, deposits, etc.
Maintains a high contact with project staff to facilitate the prompt movement of staff towards the implementation of projects and activities.
Required Skills or Experience
Skills
Behaviors
Physical Environment and Demands:
May be “typical office environment”; note if heavy lifting, climbing, excess travel, etc.
Travel requirements:
This position entails 80% travelling time within Plan offices and in the Program Units with 20% of the time on office related activities.
Level of Contact with Children:
Mid contact – the job responsibilities of this position require the post holder to have occasional one-to-one contact with children and youth. It is expected that children and youth shall be protected at all times.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit https://jobs.plan-international.org/job/Accra-MEL-Manager-AA/568861001/?locale=en_GB
Plan International is an equal opportunities employer, committed to the protection of children and gender equality and our recruitment procedure reflects this. Selected applicants will be expected to comply with the child protection policy of the organization.