Plan International Jobs 2020

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organisation that advances children’s rights and equality for girls.

We believe in the power and potential of every child. But this is often suppressed by poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination. And it’s girls who are most affected.

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 – crises and adversity. We drive changes in practice and policy at local, national and global levels using our reach, experience and knowledge.

We have been building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Job Description

Position: Driver Grade A

Department & Location WISE Project Office, Sunyani Date March, 2020
Reports to (position): Procurement and Grants Coordinator.
Purpose:  How does this post support Plan’s strategy and mission? Plan International is an independent non-profit organization that advances children’s well-being and equality for girls. Working in building powerful partnerships for children for over 80 years and present in 70 countries, Plan International strives for a just world, tackling the root causes of the challenges facing girls and all vulnerable children while working together with children, young people, our supporters and partners.

Plan International Ghana is looking for a Driver to support a team of professionals and deliver high quality programming and results for a project titled “Women’s Innovation for Sustainable Enterprises (WISE)”. The WISE Project to seeks to leverage enormous potential and agency of Ghanaian women aged 19 to 55 years entrepreneurs in rural and peri-urban areas by employing both demand- and supply-side interventions to contribute to increased realization of rights to economic empowerment, well-being and inclusive economic growth in 3 districts in Bono and Ahafo region (Sunyani Municipal, Tano North and Techiman Municipal) and 2 districts in Northern region (Kumbungu and Tolon). The project will start in February 2020, has a duration of 4 years, and a budget of over $ 5.5 million EUR.

Dimensions of Role:
Financial measures or statistics relevant to post such as budget; list of direct and indirect reports
Area of Responsibility – Women’s Innovation for Sustainable Enterprises (WISE)
Serve on Purchasing Committee from time to time.

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 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 Procurement and Grants 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 and withdraw monies at 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 WISE project goals.

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, equipments, mails, deposits etc.
Maintains a high contact with project staff to facilitate prompt movement of staff towards the implementation of project and activities.

Knowledge, Skills, Behaviors, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Gained through education, training, & experience
Knowledge:
GCE O level/SSS
At least 5 years driving experience in the formal sector
Valid driving license with at least class C
Experience in the NGO sector preferably with child-related development organisation, would be an advantage

Skills:
Basic auto mechanic skills
Good knowledge of Highway Code
Defensive driving
Good communication skills
Good verbal and writing skills
Good inter-personal skills
Good planning and organizing abilities

Behaviours:
Timeliness and proactive in the discharge of duties
Ability to interact with staff at all levels as is required
Communicates in a manner that inspires confidence and professionalism
High sense of judgment and responsibility
High safety awareness level of area of operation
Good team player

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:
Low contact:     No contact or very low frequency of interaction
Mid contact:     Occasional interaction with children
High level:        Frequent interaction 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.

PLAN INTERNATIONAL’S VALUES IN PRACTICE

We are open and accountable
Promotes a culture of openness and transparency, including with sponsors and donors.
Holds self and others accountable to achieve the highest standards of integrity.
Consistent and fair in the treatment of people.
Open about mistakes and keen to learn from them.
Accountable for ensuring we are a safe organisation for all children, girls & young people

We strive for lasting impact
Articulates a clear purpose for staff and sets high expectations.
Creates a climate of continuous improvement, open to challenge and new ideas.
Focuses resources to drive change and maximise long-term impact, responsive to changed priorities or crises.
Evidence-based and evaluates effectiveness.
We work well together
Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for   girls and all children.

We are inclusive and empowering

Seeks constructive outcomes, listens to others, willing to compromise when appropriate.
Builds constructive relationships across Plan International to support our shared goals.
Develops trusting and ‘win-win’ relationships with funders, partners and communities.
Engages and works well with others outside the organization to build a better world for girls and all children.

Location: Sunyani

Type of Role:  Admin

Reports to: Procurement & Grants Coordinator

Grade: A

Closing Date: 28th February 2020