World Vision International is a Christian Relief, Development and Advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice.

For over three decades, World Vision has been working with rural communities in all 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promote sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Summary

Purpose of the position:

This post is to ensure that World Vision’s feet of vehicles are road worthy at all times and that all legal requirements with regards to registration, license and insurance are adhered to and maintain up-to-date data on all vehicles.

Job Grade:  HAY 13
Job Locations: Accra

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Ensure that new vehicles are processed at the DVLA to ensure they are fully registered and insured in compliance with the legal requirements of Ghana.
•   Ensure all required documentations on vehicles are current and up to date (renewals of road worthiness, insurance etc)
•   Provide supervision to the team of drivers and driver mechanics in the areas of work scheduling and performance appraisals.
•   Ensure adequate stock levels for consumable spares and lubricants.
•   Ensure maintenance schedules for both field and head office vehicles are adhered to.
•   Maintain and update maintenance files for the vehicle fleet. Ensure vehicle log books are filled
•   Liaise with P&C, Police and Insurance company on accident procedures involving organizational vehicles and staff
•   Assist in the selection, training and supervision of drivers ensuring that drivers performances are monitored measured and their capacity enhanced.
•   Generate and submit monthly report  to the Finance and Support Services Director on activities – repair and maintenance, monthly fuel utilization, transport services, accidents, number of renewals, log book filling,  per vehicle  etc

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Degree in Mechanical Engineering plus 2 years experience one of which should have been in a supervisory position with administrative responsibility OR HND in Engineering or MVT 3, plus 3 years experience.
•   Experience with diesel engines
•   Office-based with frequent travel to the field
•   Computer Literacy
•   Professional Drivers’ License – 8000 kg
•   Solid Knowledge in electronic and mechanic issues
•   Must be flexible as may be called upon at odd hours.
•   Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities.

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should send their application letters and CV quoting only the Job Position in the subject line to:-

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 05 December, 2013

As a Child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ people whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks where possible.  WV is an equal opportunity employer.

•   We believe in diversity and promote opportunities for all individuals.
•   Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.