Company Profile

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding. CRS Ghana was established in 1958, a year after Ghana gained independence. In Ghana, CRS works with local partners to tackle poverty on several fronts including improving health and nutrition; increasing access to safe water and improved sanitation; promoting agriculture to enhance food security; and increasing financial assets through Savings and Internal Lending Communities. 

Job Description

• Location: Accra
• Desired Start Date: August 1, 2015

The primary function of the Driver is to all assigned agency vehicles defensively, document vehicle movements accurately and ensure all assigned vehicles are well maintained and in good repair at all times. The Driver deals with a diverse group of external parties at all levels, both internal and external to CRS, and ensures all are treated in a professional and courteous manner. S/He works reports to the Logistics Officer.

Key Responsibilities

Vehicle Handling:

• Drive agency vehicle assigned in a defensive manner at all times.
• Ensure that vehicles and related equipment are in place and in good working condition at all times.

 
Documentation:

• Fil out vehicle log sheets accurately and diligently at all times
• Report all faults and accidents promptly and correctly
• Ensure all maintenance records and log sheets are filled appropriately
• Vet all vehicle log sheets for correctness of all entries before information is captured in Vehicle Management System database
• Check fuel purchases from TOMCARDS receipts to VMS entries monthly to reconcile any differences
• Track performance of vehicles from Vehicle Management reports as well as repairs and maintenance costs and notify Supervisor of any anomalies

Maintenance:

• Ensure all vehicles are regularly and promptly maintained and repaired to provide roadworthy vehicles at all times to meet operational and other needs
• Perform routine daily checks and diligently in accordance with Agency policy
• Report faults and maintenance needs of vehicles and equipment to supervisor 
• Ensure that all tools and other accessories assigned are accounted for at all times
• Fuel vehicles using mainly the TOTAL TOM CARDS

Others:
Undertake any other assignments designated by the Supervisor

Key Working Relationship    
Supervisory: Logistics Officer

Internal:
CP staff, HR and Administration Manager, Program Manager Agric.

External:
Visitors, guests, and CRS staff doing business with the local office

Agency-wide Competencies    
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning

Management Quality/Operations Competencies     

• Promotes Stewardship of Resources
• Ensures Principled compliance
• Proactively Manages Risk

Required Skills or Experience

• At least Senior High Secondary School Certificate with five (5) years’ driving experience.
• Valid Driving License ( at least Class C)
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance
• Experience in supporting Administrative/Logistics is an added advantage

Personal Skills

• Exercises good judgment and sound decision making at the relevant level required
• Good communication skills, must be able to interact in a mature, professional and friendly manner with local and international colleagues of differing religious and cultural backgrounds;
• Maturity and discretion; able to work with, and maintain, confidential information;
• Comfortable working within a Roman Catholic organization and upholding the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Foreign Language Required:
English, local languages