World Vision International is a Christian Refief, 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 the 10 Administrative Regions of Ghana to provide portable water, promotive sanitation and hygiene practices, quality education, particularly at the basic level, enhance food security and respond to disasters.

Job Summary

World Vision Ghana (WVG) is looking for a highly qualified, proactive, motivated and resourceful person to fill the above position.

Job Grade Level: HAY13
Annual Salary: GHS 19,448 + Benefits

Purpose of the position:
To direct and regulate daily work schedules for the Transport and Maintenance unit to enhance optimum management of office vehicles and equipment.

Major Responsibilities:

•  Ensure new vehicles for the organisation are processed at the DVLA to ensure they are fully registered in compliance with the legal requirements of Ghana
•  Ensure all required documentations on vehicles are current and up to date (renewals on road worthiness, insurance etc)
•  Provide supervision to the team of mechanics and transport technicians 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
•  Liaise with P&C, Police and Insurance company on accident procedures involving organizational vehicles and staff
•  Generate and submit report on activities - repair and maintenance transport services, number of renewals etc

Qualification Required & Experience

Job Specification:
Educational and Experience:

•  Degree in Mechanical Engineering + 2 years experience one of which should have been in a supervisory position with administrative responsibility or
•  HND (Eng) or MVT 3 + 4 years experience, two of which should include some administrative and supervisory experience

Added Advantage:

•  Familiarity with the usage of a vehicle trackling system
•  Experience with diesel engines
•  Computer Literacy
•  Professional Drivers' License - 8000 kg
•  Must be flexible as may be called upon at odd hours

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 title as the subject to:

ghana@wvi.org

Closing Date: 17 May, 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. Women are highly encouraged to apply