Fleet Officer

About the role

Marie Stopes International Ghana (MSIG) is looking for a well-organised, client-oriented and energetic Fleet Officer to lead the professional operations of its fleet of vehicles and manage, train and coordinate its drivers. The post reports to the Facilities & Fleet Manager and works with drivers and their supervisors. It is a two-year contract.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date records of registration, inspections, transfers and maintenance of all vehicles.
• Keep knowledge and statistics on fleet utilisation such as fuel consumption, kilometres covered and maintenance.
• Handle vehicle registration, insurance and roadworthiness formalities and file all documentation.
• Oversee routine and ad hoc maintenance and cleaning and implement operational standards.
• Ensure fleet operations comply with national and ECOWAS rules and regulations.
• Plan, schedule and forecast to keep vehicles available for project and operational requests.
• Streamline and monitor the fuel purchase and allocation system, and reconcile fuel usage and mileage against logbooks, fuel sheets and the tracking system.
• Perform any other duties that arise.

Required profile

• HND in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering; a degree in the same field is an advantage.
• At least three years of fleet management experience, preferably in a non-governmental or private organisation.
• Other professional qualifications, ideally in fleet management or a related field.
• Experience managing and motivating a team of drivers.
• Knowledge of clinical health and community-based work is an advantage.
• Pro-choice and pro-family planning stance.

Required skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills with staff, people from diverse cultures and vendors.
• Strong IT skills and ability to analyse and interpret fleet data.

Applications are sent to the Director, Human Resources, Organisation and Administration, Marie Stopes International Ghana, in Accra, or by email, stating the exact job title and location. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; the closing date was 15 February 2017.