Company Profile

WUSC (World University Service of Canada) is a Canadian non-profit organization working to create a better world for all young people. We bring together a diverse network of students, volunteers, schools, governments, and businesses who share this vision. Together, we develop solutions in education, economic opportunities, and empowerment to overcome inequality and exclusion for youth around the world, particularly young women and young refugees. WUSC currently works in 25 countries across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, with an annual budget of approximately CAD $40 million. We have over 90 staff in our Ottawa office, and over 200 people overseas implementing 16 development projects in collaboration with donors such as Global Affairs Canada, the UK Department for International Development (DFID), the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Mastercard Foundation and the African Development Bank.

Job Description

• Position title: Driver/Messenger - 1 position
• Reports to: Finance and Administration Manager based in Accra
• Location of Work: Bogoso
• Contract term: 2 year contract renewable.
• Deadline: 28th October, 2016

Nature and Scope
The Driver/Messenger will provide administrative and technical support in the management of the officially designated WUSC vehicles for the implementation and monitoring of WUSC Program activities in Ghana.

Under the supervision of the Finance and Administration Manager, the driver/Messenger will:

Administrative and technical support:

• Support the Finance and administration Manager in the administration of WUSC official transport needs
• Advise the Management and other staff relative to travel itinerary during Official trips.
• Drive official vehicles for trips and approved purposes.
• Manage the maintenance, repairs and correspondence in respect of the WUS Official transport.

Daily Task:

• Responsible for the day to day driving and management of WUSC official vehicles.
• Responsible for regular updating of vehicle log books.
• Maintaining  electronic and physical filing system for WUSC official vehicles
• Preparation of monthly maintenance schedule and reports
• Ensuring effective and efficient communications with the Finance and Admin Manager and other staff in the use and management of the WUSC Official vehicle.
• Making travel arrangements itinerary for the approval of the Finance & Admin Manager
• Ensuring that program equipments is used within clearly define norms.
• Performing other assigned duties, as may be assigned and /or required

Required Skills or Experience

• A minimum of Senior High School Education Certificate or its Equivalent:
• At least (Five) 5 years professional driving experience, good knowledge of roadways, main government offices, embassies, commercial establishments, etc.
• Possess a valid international Driving License
• Prior experience of working with international organization is highly desirable
• Ability to  communicate  effectively in English;
• Willingness to work after office hours and on weekends, and the willingness to provide support under crisis or emergencies situations at short notice; and 
• Excellent  interpersonal and negotiation skills, including the ability to work effectively in a team and relate to a wide range of stakeholders (donors, clients, and staff)