Job Title: Transport Officer

Location: Ghana

Contract: 2 year - Fixed Term Contract

Reporting to: Administrative Coordinator

Please note that we will only be accepting applications from candidates with the Right to Work in the location above.

Please note: CAMFED will never request applicants to pay a processing fee or to provide personal or financial information for recruitment purposes. If you have any concerns please contact recruitment@camfed.org

Principal Accountability

Under the direction of the Senior Finance and Administration Manager and supervision of the Administrative Coordinator (Supervisory), the Transport Officer is responsible for maintaining, driving and ensuring the safety of the organization’s vehicles and occupants to authorized destinations.

Specific Accountabilities

• Drive staff and external stakeholders to various destinations as approved by your Supervisor in a safe and responsible manner;

• Comply and observe all driving and highway codes on driving at all times;

• Exhibit highest sense of professionalism, respect and decorum on the job at all times;

• Plan ahead to meet anticipated travelling requirements (fuelling, pre-travel checks, vehicle expenses, communicating start off time etc);

• Observe and ensure all occupants adhere to policies and guidelines on the use of the organisation vehicles (e.g. use of seat belts, using vehicle only for official assignments, packing of assigned vehicle at base at 6pm, staff not allowed to drive organisation vehicle etc);

• Record and maintain mileage logs;

• Ensure the safety and security of assigned vehicle during assignments;

• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is in proper and safe condition prior to use or travel, and report any damage or mechanical malfunctions to your Supervisor;

• Ensure cleanliness of assigned vehicles (within and without) at all times;

• Work extra/overtime hours as needed according to CAMFED Ghana’s guidelines on overtime;

• Ensure that the assigned vehicle keys are placed at designated place after work;

• Park assigned vehicle at the office after work;

• Check for first aid kit and contents to ensure availability before travel;

• Report immediately to your Supervisor any incidents including accidents, issues with occupants in the vehicle, change of routes due to bad weather, security and road condition etc;

• Timely submission of timesheets at the end of the month to your Supervisor for onward submission to your Supervisor;

• Any related tasks that may be assigned by your Supervisor

Person specification

• Valid driver’s license class of C and above with a clean driving record (minimum 3 years).

• 3 years of professional driving experience, ideally in NGO or humanitarian settings.

• Knowledge of local traffic laws and geographic areas.

• Basic vehicle maintenance skills.

• High school diploma/SHS Certificate/SSCE certificate or equivalent; ability to read and write in English.

• Desirable: Defensive driving training, first aid certification.

• Demonstrable interest in working with young people and communities.

Essential

• Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious with a strong focus on road safety.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with cultural sensitivity.

• Adaptable and able to solve problems under pressure.

• Professional, trustworthy, and respectful of NGO values and communities served.

• Able to manage stress and work collaboratively in a team

The duties and responsibilities in this role profile are not exhaustive and are subject to change following the needs of the organization. A job profile needs to be flexible enough to allow us to be adaptive as an organisation.

CAMFED Values

The post holder is expected to live the CAMFED values which are:

• Focus on the girl as client.

• Partner with the Community.

• Be transparent and accountable.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at CAMFED

CAMFED is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those from marginalised communities.

CAMFED has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, discrimination and harassment in all forms. All applicants will, therefore, be subject to a comprehensive verification process, which includes background and reference checks, as well as verification of qualifications.

Application details: We will close this vacancy on Sunday, 31st August 2025 at 11:59pm.