Ref.
2024/PDSCP/11741
Job offer type
Field staff jobs
Type of contract
Fixed-term contract (CDD)
Activity sectors
Urban development ; Sustainable development
Deadline date
2024/08/26 13:19
Contract
Employee
Duration
12 months - renewable
Project Driver - Sustainable Cities Phase 1 (M/W)
Département Développement durable - DD > Développement Urbain et Economie circulaire
Published on : 2024/08/13
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA
GHANA
ACCRA
Mission description
Tasks and responsibilities
Working as part of the project team based in Tamale, and under the supervision of the Logistics and Security Officer, the driver will provide secure driving services and vehicle maintenance, always ready to get hands-on with the work, and facilitate the movements of the project team on the Sustainable Cities – Phase 1 project. He/she supports the Logistics and Security Officer in the proper application of administrative and operation of the field office.
· Support the overall field office operation and technical team
- Provision of reliable and secure driving services
- Report in writing on any maintenance need (minor/major) to the supervisor timely and accurately
- Ensure that Expertise France's vehicle policy is strictly adhered to in vehicle management.
- Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
- Maintain accurate vehicle moment log, official trips and record daily mileage.
- Drive staff and other project officials to meetings, workshops, and field trips
- Arrange for regular maintenance and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times
- Implement daily, weekly, and monthly vehicle maintenance checks and work alongside Logistic and Security officer to have all vehicles maintained in a safe working condition
- Ensure that, in the event of an accident involving the office vehicle, the necessary steps required by rules and regulations are followed
- Ensure that the vehicle has enough fuel before embarking on transport service or heading for a field trip
- Monitor that the fuel consumption remains within the liter/km rate estimate for the vehicle and report any irregularities
- Assume other relevant responsibilities as instructed by supervisor
Project or context description
The Sustainable Cities – Phase 1 project is part of the EU-Ghana Partnership for Sustainable cities. Funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France through the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Local Development (MLGDRD), the objective of the project is to enhance urban prosperity by supporting the development of sustainable and inclusive cities. More specifically, the project aims to support six Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies (MMAs) viz Tamale Metropolitan, Wa, Bolgatanga, Yendi, West Gonja and East Mamprusi Municipal Assemblies to advance sustainable urban development and address the specific challenges faced by cities in terms of spatial growth and climate change. The project also seeks to enhance urban governance and implementation of inclusive planning policies, increase accessibility of urban services, and impulse green economic development and employment opportunities.
The project implementation started on March 1, 2024, and will be implemented over a span of 58 months (March 2024 to December 2028).
About Expertise France (https://www.expertisefrance.fr/en/web/guest/accueil)
Expertise France is the French interministerial agency for international technical cooperation, and a subsidiary of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) group. The second largest agency in Europe, Expertise France designs and implements projects that sustainably strengthen public policies in developing and emerging countries. It operates in key development fields such as governance, health, education and the environment, and works alongside its partners to help achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Expertise France has been entrusted by the EU with the design and implementation of the “Sustainable Cities – Phase 1” project. The action proposed by Expertise France will address the need for capacity building and data collection of the Ministry of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development (MLGDRD); at the decentralised level, the action will target selected Regional Capitals - Wa, Damongo, Nalerigu, Bolgatanga, Tamale – and the secondary city of Yendi.
In order to achieve these objectives, Expertise France will pursue the following actions:
- Encourage coordination mechanisms between local and national authorities: strengthening capacities, urban observatory, including climate change and inclusivity issues in the urban policies, peer-to-peer dialogues…;
- Structurally improve urban governance by strengthening the capacity of central and local governments to coordinate, design and implement urban policies, planning and regulation Enhancing and building the technical capacities of local authorities and promoting participatory approach
- Supporting local authorities in the planning and implementation to improve water,sanitation and waste management services in the 6 beneficiary MMAs.
Required profile
Qualifications and Skills
- Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required
- A driver's training with a valid driver’s license is required
- Diploma or certification in administration (an asset)
- Elementary use of computers (e.g. email, internet)
- Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
- High sense of responsibility; operate in compliance with road and safety regulations and rules
- Good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways
- Ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated deadlines
Professional experience
- 5 years of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record
- Knowledge of driving rules, regulations, and skills in minor vehicle repairs is required.
- Strong knowledge of locations of interest in the northern region, experience in Tamale/Wa/Damongo/Yendi/Bolgatanga an asset
- Working experience as a driver in an NGO, an international organization or a company with a good record of safe driving
- Good human relation skills
Additional information
Documents to be provided
- A CV
- A cover letter
- Three business references including email and telephone contacts
The selection process will be conducted in two phases:
- First, a shortlist will be drawn up freely by Expertise France
- Second, selected candidates may be invited to one or more interviews
Candidates interested in this opportunity are invited to submit their application as soon as possible. Expertise France reserves the right to make a pre-selection before this date. If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Type of contract & remuneration: Local wage portage contract; remuneration according to profile
Deadline for application : 2024/08/26 13:19
Expertise France is the public agency for designing and implementing international technical cooperation projects. The agency operates around four key priorities :
- democratic, economic, and financial governance ;
- peace, stability, and security ;
- climate, agriculture, and sustainable development ;
- health and human development ;
In these areas, Expertise France conducts capacity-building initiatives and manages project implementation, leveraging technical expertise and acting as a project coordinator. This involves combining public sector expertise with private sector skills to drive impactful results.