JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

PEACE CORPS - ACCRA

November 08 2010
Number: PC 10 007

Position: Driver – 2 Positions in Accra

Office: US Peace Corps

Open to: All Interested Candidates

Work hours: Full-time with benefits: 40 hours/week

Closing Date: November 26, 2010 – 12:30pm

PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR (PSC)

The Peace Corps is a United States federal agency that promotes international peace, friendship and
sustainable development by providing trained men and women to serve in local communities. In Ghana,
these trained men and women (Peace Corps Volunteers) work in the areas of health, education, small
enterprise development and environment. The agency in Ghana is seeking to hire an individual to assist with
its operations in the Accra Office.

Desired Qualifications and Scope of Work:

• Please see the attached Scope of Work, including required and desired qualifications for the Driver
vacancy announcement.

Compensation:
• Competitive salary, plus benefits package.

Interested applicants for this position must submit the following or the application will not be
considered:

1) A detailed resume or C.V. that includes:

• Professional positions held, identifying duties, responsibilities, dates of employment and reason for
leaving
• Education and training, identifying universities attended, dates of attendance, degrees and diplomas.
• An accounting for periods of unemployment longer than three months
• 3 Professional references.

2) A cover letter

3) Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that
addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above:

4) Applicants must clearly state the preferred duty station(s) in the application to be considered for
employment.

Write the job number on the back of the envelope and deliver to either of the addresses:

Post Delivery: Hand Delivery: Email:

The Administrative Officer The Administrative Officer jobs@gh.peacecorps.gov
US Peace Corps Peace Corps Ghana Office
P.O. Box 5796, Near 37 Military Hospital
Accra –North Behind Army Officer’s Mess
26 W. Switchback Lane
Cantonments, Accra
Peace Corps – Ghana (PC-Ghana)
Statement of Work (SOW)

Position: Driver
Work hours: 40 hours/week (full-time)
Supervisor: Administrative Officer (AO)
Duty station: Accra

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSTION

The U.S. Peace Corps is an agency that promotes international peace and sustainable
development by providing trained men and women, Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs), to serve in
countries that have requested assistance. The Peace Corps Driver position entails driving a bus,
sedan, SUV, van or truck to deliver passengers and/or cargo throughout the city of Accra and
throughout the country of Ghana, to various Peace Corps offices, to Volunteer sites within
Ghana, and to countries adjacent to Ghana, including short and long scheduled treks and
emergencies.
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (100%)

1. Pick up passengers in the areas of Accra and throughout Ghana, and drive them to
specified locations; drive authorized persons on official travel as instructed;
2. Pick up cargo at the seaport, airport, and other sources in and around Accra, and deliver
them as directed;
3. Deliver invitations and other mail to diplomatic missions, Ghanaian Ministries, partners
and other addresses;
4. Drive Peace Corps staff members and Peace Corps Volunteers throughout Ghana on
official business;
5. Deliver mail and supplies to PCV sites as assigned;
6. Perform first line maintenance while on the road in remote areas;
7. Ensure that vehicles are equipped with a spare parts kit, tires, etc. prior to departing on
treks while using a standard checklist (provided by GSM);
8. Wash vehicles every morning;
9. Drive defensively, vigilantly and safely to ensure passenger and vehicle safety; and
10. Perform other duties as indicated by the Country Director and Administrative Officer,
and work in close collaboration with the General Services Manager and General Services
Assistant/Motorpool.

POSITION ELEMENTS

• Supervision Received
The services to be performed shall be subject to the ultimate responsibility and authority of the
Peace Corps Country Director who is responsible for all Peace Corps activities in the host
country. This position entails close collaboration with the General Services Manager and
General Services Assistant/Motorpool, and is supervised by the Administrative Officer.

• Available Guidelines
Peace Corps Manual

• Exercise of Judgment
May exercise judgment based on office and travel policies and procedures.
 • Authority to Make Commitments
None

• Nature, Level and Purpose of Contacts

The incumbent will maintain professional contacts with Peace Corps staff, Volunteers and
Trainees in key areas related to official travel and vehicle management. It is also expected that
the incumbent will maintain relationships with vendors, especially those institutions and persons
with which/whom Peace Corps conducts business.

• Time Required to Perform Full Range of Duties

The time required for a qualified individual without experience in Peace Corps to perform fully
and adequately duties of this position is 6 months.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working as a professional driver for a minimum of 5 years

• Extensive knowledge of Ghanaian roads and geography
• Ability to drive well in difficult and diverse terrains
• A valid Ghanaian Driver’s License (Class D authorization and above)
• Good interpersonal skills
• Bilingual (English, Ghanaian Local Language(s)) skills – both, written and spoken
• Flexibility in working hours and work load
• Ability to travel and be on the road for several weeks at a time
• Must pass a standard medical and eye exam
• Must have a clean driving record
• Basic auto mechanic skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a cross-cultural setting

• Experience working in a fast paced, demanding environment
• Knowledge and understanding of US values and culture, and Peace Corps
• Experience working with a team
• Multilingual (English and several Ghanaian Local Languages)
• Advanced auto mechanic training and/or experience