Job Description

Job Description

The Coastal States Stability Mechanism (CSSM) is a small-grants programme operating in northern Ghana, Benin, and Togo—strategic zones exposed to the risk of violent extremist expansion from the Sahel—aimed at strengthening a locally supported state presence.
CSSM is currently funded by the German Federal Foreign Office (GFFO), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (MINBUZA), and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). It is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
CSSM pursues three main outcomes:

• Civil security actors strengthen security in areas threatened by violent extremist expansion.
• Governments expand and improve the delivery of essential basic services.
• Communities reduce local instability risks through targeted actions to improve social and economic conditions.

CSSM works with government partners and communities in selected areas based on government-identified security and stabilization priorities, promoting national leadership and collaboration between security actors and communities in analysis, planning, and implementation.

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission, the direct supervision of the Field Coordinator and in close coordination with the Resource Management Officer (RMO) in Accra, Ghana, the Driver will be responsible for the following tasks:

1. Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).  
2. Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles.  This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc. 
3. Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean. 
4. Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals. 
5. Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.   
6. Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.  
7. Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.  
8. Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.  
9. Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.  
10. Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.  
11. Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.  
12. When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.  
13. Strictly adhere to all security regulations and protocols.   
14. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

• High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid national driver’s licence

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications  

LANGUAGES

• Fluency in English (oral and written) is required.
• Familiarity with a language, other than English, that is commonly spoken in northern Ghana is a strong advantage. Working knowledge of French is also an advantage.

VALUES AND COMPETENCIES

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

VALUES – All IOM staff members must uphold and demonstrate these five values:

•  Inclusion and Respect for Diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and Transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with the organization’s principles, rules, and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates the ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and shows sound judgment when facing daily challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on important issues.
• Empathy: Shows compassion toward others and ensures people feel safe, respected, and treated fairly.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering Results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action-oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and Sharing Knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of achieving the organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for one’s own actions and for work delegated.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear, open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring, and motivating way.