FARA is the apex organization for agricultural research for development in Africa. The FARA Secretariat is the lead institution for Pillar IV of NEPADs Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) which encompasses agricultural research and technology dissemination and adoption. FARA works closely with sub-regional organizations (SROs) and national agricultural research and extension systems to ensure effective implementation of CAADP activities.

FARA's mission is to create broad-based improvements in agricultural productivity, competitiveness and markets by supporting Africa' sub-regional organisations in strengthening capacity for agricultural innovation.

FARA in partnership with its constituent Sub-Regional Organizations (SROs), the African Network for Agriculture, Agro forestry and Natural Resources Education (ANAFE), the African Technology Policy Studies network (ATPS) and the Pan African Agribusiness and Agro-industry Consortium (PanAAC) is implementing a five year Universities, Business and Research in Agricultural Innovation (UniBRAIN) initiative supported by The Royal Danish Foreign Ministry (DANIDA).

UniBRAIN's Development Objective is for innovation and entrepreneurship derived jobs in the agricultural sector to be created through partnerships between universities, research institutions and the private sector.

The major components of the UniBRAIN Initiative are:

•   Agricultural business innovations developed in a conducive institutional setting linking universities, research institutions and private sector in Danida priority countries. These are in Eastern Africa: Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania; in West Africa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Ghana; in Southern African: Mozambique and Zambia
•   Agribusiness entrepreneurs and innovators produced by improving BSc and MSc agribusiness teaching and training
•   Innovation outputs, experiences and practices shared and up-scaled through improved networking and channels of communication.Implementation of UniBRAIN is facilitated by a team of institutions in which each member has, by virtue of its mandate and accomplishments, responsibilities for facilitating the involvement of particular categories of collaborating institutions and guiding the development of particular components.

Job Summary

The Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa

DRIVER: Ref: FARA/adv./Driver/2013

FARA is the apex organization for agricultural research for development in Africa. The FARA Secretariat is the lead institution for Pillar IV of NEPADs Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) which encompasses agricultural research and technology dissemination and adoption. FARA works closely with sub-regional organizations (SROs) and national agricultural research and extension systems to ensure effective implementation of CAADP activities.

FARA an institution accredited with full diplomatic immunities by the Government of Ghana is seeking to recruit a highly qualified, well-groomed and ethically sound driver for its Top Executive.

With a fleet of six vehicles to be efficiently managed, the Chief Driver will have general oversight of the fleet and provide Fleet Management Information on a regular basis to Administration. He shall report to the Head, Human Resources and Administration and chauffer the Executive Director.

He shall perform among others the following duties and responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

•   Have oversight of FARAs fleet maintenance and Corporate Transport Management System
•   Keep soft and hard log sheet including the Daily maintenance of official vehicle, ensuring they are clean and in good working condition
•   Provide guidance to FARAs pool drivers and manage this resource in a most efficient manner
•   Maintaining accurate daily vehicle log sheets and reports on fuel consumption
•   Responsible for the Executive Directors chauffeur services and requirements r during working and longer hours within and outside Ghana as directed
•   Perform any other duties as required

Compensation

This recruitment is pegged on full time General Service Staff salary and benefits.

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Interested Applicants should be computer literate, smart looking, intelligent, able to use his/her initiative with minimal supervision, analytical, and confident.
•   S/he should possess a minimum of Polytechnic education, with a clean Professional and International Drivers License for both heavy duty and commercial vehicles.
•   Good knowledge of key establishments, Diplomatic Missions, Embassies, Ministries and sections of Accra is required.
•   Additional qualifications in vehicle mechanics or a related field and knowledge of French would be an added advantage.
•   Over 5 years of professional driving experience, preferably within an international organization and driving top Chief Executives is preferred.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please send (via e-mail) comprehensive curriculum vitae, together with the names, addresses, e-mail addresses, telephone and fax numbers of three referees to:

Dr. Yemi Akinbamijo,
Executive Director,
FARA, PMB CT 173,
Cantonments, Accra, Ghana.

or

Email: recruitment@fara-africa.org

Fax: +233 0302 773676

Closing Date: 08 October, 2013

Enclose a copy of your driver’s license both local and International. Applications will be accepted up to 8th October 2013.

•   NB:  Please quote the vacancy reference code in your application to this job.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted