Solidaridad West Africa is a not-for-profit organization that supports the sustainable development of farmers and production systems in West Africa, through the enhancement of value chains of fresh and processed agricultural commodities and other non-agricultural commodities.

Our activities in West Africa are focused on fresh fruits, oil palm, gold, cotton, maize, soy and cocoa. As the Regional Expertise Center (REC) within Solidaridad’s international network, we are part of a growing global movement advocating and supporting sustainable and responsible production and trade.

Solidaridad trains producers in best practices to produce more with less. We provide capacity building to producer organizations and enable them to access knowledge, inputs, finance and markets. We develop and promote the integration of good economic, social and environmental management into standard business and production practices.

Solidaridad regional office is based in Accra, Ghana and currently has program activities and operations in Senegal, Mali, Cote D’Ivoire, Nigeria, Ghana and Cameroon

Job Summary

The Driver must be resident in ACCRA.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

•   Drive and chauffeur staff, official visitors and transportation of goods from one location to the other
•   Cleans regularly the inside and outside of the vehicles
•   Checks oil, water, brake and clutch fluids on a regular basis; tyre pressures, battery water, and overall vehicle condition on a monthly basis or after 5000 km whichever comes earlier; tests lights, brakes, bodywork for dents, etc.
•   Keeps and updates mileage and fuel forms on a regular basis and registers each monthly check
•   Reports the need for maintenance and undertakes minor repairs
•   Reports any involvement of the project/office vehicle in any, even minor accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle
•   Assesses and prompts the Administration Officer on the renewal of road worthy certificate
•   Runs errands for the project/office, e.g. delivery of letters/messages, payment of bills, and makes minor purchases of office supplies
•   Supports other colleagues in case of need, and does other office work as assigned.
•   Assists in and/or carries out other activities and any tasks as assigned by the line manager

Qualification Required & Experience

•   Junior High School, Senior High School certificate or its equivalent
•   Certified Driving certificate from DVLA – Class B or better
•   At least 3 years of working experience
•   Good Interpersonal skills , oral and written communication

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Interested applicants should send their CVs and cover letters via:

Ghana@solidaridadnetwork.org

Closing Date: 05 June, 2015

Women are encouraged to apply.