Deputy Director of Transport at Parliament of Ghana

About the Role

The Parliament of Ghana invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill a vacancy for the position of Deputy Director of Transport in the Parliamentary Service of Ghana.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Deputy Director of Transport shall provide support to the Clerk and management of the service through the Director of Transport, Logistics and Stores by performing the following duties:

• Provide assistance in developing and implementing transport strategies, policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure efficient and cost-effective movement of persons, goods and materials
• Plan and coordinate transport operations to meet the requirements of the Parliamentary Service
• Ensure compliance with policies, guidelines and other regulatory requirements and safety standards governing transportation, and maintain appropriate documentation and records
• Provide technical support in establishing and implementing a system for vehicle fleet allocation, scheduling, routing, documentation, registration and planned maintenance
• Monitor and analyse data to assess the performance of transportation initiatives
• Provide assistance as requested by departments in the implementation of safety programmes
• Assess training needs and implement appropriate programmes for departmental development
• Monitor the allocation and movement of all official vehicles and report all incidents of misuse
• Prepare the department's annual budget
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Clerk to Parliament

Required Qualifications and Experience

A good first degree in one of the following fields:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Transportation Planning and Management
• Automobile Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering Logistics
• Supply Chain Management
• Or a relevant discipline

Job Details

• Location: Accra, Ghana
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Category: Administrative/Secretarial