Sabre Education (Aburi, Koforidua) Vacancies 2019

Sabre Education is a multi-award winning charity that has forged a reputation as one of the leading early years education organizations in Ghana – a country often cited as a leader for good quality early education practice in Africa. Sabre’s approach is built on a trusted implementing partner relationship with the Government of Ghana, and Sabre is committed to bringing innovations to the existing education system, to ensure all children can access quality kindergarten education.

Sabre Education is a partnership between two independent but linked charities, registered in the UK and in Ghana. Sabre is the 2017-18 winner of the UNESCO-Hamdan bin Rashid Al-Maktoum Prize for Outstanding Practice and Performance in Enhancing the Effectiveness of Teachers and was featured on CNN Inside Africa. Its mission is to contribute to transforming the life chances of children in developing countries through the Brighter Futures program, which builds sustainable kindergarten schools and trains kindergarten teachers to apply a play based learning methodology. For further information, please see: http://sabre.education/

JobDescription

Job Title: Drivers 

We have been working in the Central and Western Regions of Ghana to improve the futures of poor and marginalized children. We are now expanding our operations to the Eastern Region of Ghana where we will be offering similar work to a number of districts there. We are looking to recruit experienced Drivers who live around Aburi and Koforidua specifically.

JOB PURPOSE
To drive employees and stakeholders of Sabre Education on official errands ensuring safety and adherence to driving regulations at all times.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the safety of all passengers in the company vehicle on any trip
• Ensure good record keeping by completing a vehicle log book whenever the vehicle is moved
• Ensure strict adherence to traffic regulations
• Transport products, materials, and staff securely and timely to areas where they are needed
• Ensure that vehicles are kept perfect and clean at all times by washing both the inside and outside parts of the vehicles
• Carry out routine checks on vehicles and ensure they are in sound condition always
• Report any case of accident, injury or damage of vehicles to the supervisor or manager
• Ensure the replacement of accessories like a fire extinguisher, triangle, first aid-box, battery cable, spare tire, etc.) in the Vehicle.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Road Safety Compliance
• Sound condition of vehicles
• Efficient use of company resources

Required Skills or Experience

Behavioral COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Efficient & Reliable
• Good sense of judgment
• Focused, confident and observant

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

• Working Knowledge of all traffic rules and their application
• Skillful in driving
• Basic mechanical skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of a BECE certificate or its equivalent with passes in English and mathematics
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must possess a minimum of Driver’s license ‘C” with at least 3 years’ driving experience

How to Apply

Please send cover letter and CV in one PDF attachment clearly indicating the position “Drivers” to [email protected]

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Sabre is an equal opportunity employer. Sabre offers a competitive salary. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and growing organization transforming kindergartens across Ghana as partners with the Ghana Education Service. In addition to flexibility, your job will evolve as quickly as the company scales. That means you’ll constantly be doing and learning new things.