Main Purpose of Job

Breakthrough ACTION Ethiopia Communication for Health is a 12-month (October 1, 2020–September 30, 2021) USAID field-support and GHSA funded activity that intends to address gaps in social and behavior communication, risk communication and community engagement particularly in health. The activities are aligned with the USAID/Ethiopia’s Country Development Cooperative Strategy (CDCS 2019–2024) priorities. Breakthrough ACTION Ethiopia Communication for Health project is hereafter referred to as “Breakthrough ACTION Ethiopia” or “the project” in the document for ease of referencing. The project will focus on promoting priority behaviors on malaria (with a focus on promoting use of long-lasting insecticide-treated nets (LLINs); RMNCH; nutrition; FP; COVID-19 and zoonotic diseases risk communication. 

Major Responsibilities

• Provide driving service to the BA Project Ethiopia staff with due care & attention.
• Provides driving service to guests and visitors of the BA Project Ethiopia staff as instructed
• Settles telephone, water and electricity bills of the BA Project Ethiopia office on time if required
• Performs purchases as instructed
• Keeps the vehicle clean and amiable for travel
• Service vehicles according to established preventive maintenance schedule
• Ascertains the road worthiness of the vehicle
• Rotate and balance tires; change oil and filters; lubricate vehicle parts; inspect and replace hoses, belts, mirrors, lamps; and maintain all fluid levels.
• Maintains and fixes minor mechanical problems of the vehicle
• Follows up the periodic service and maintenance schedule of the vehicle
• Ensure the 3^rd party and other insurance coverage are intact
• Keeps a logbook and records travel detail of the vehicle consistently & ensure the Daily Movement Sheets (log books) are signed by the user each day
• Distributes and collects messages to and from different organizations as instructed
• When damage, theft or accident occurs on or by the vehicle immediately informs to the respected region with adequate particulars
• Assists the staff of the BA Project Ethiopia staff whenever requested
• Performs any other related duties as and when requested.

Required no

• 1 for each position

Duration of Employment

• 6 months with possible extension

Job Requirements

Knowledge, skills and experience required

• Ability to diagnose mechanical problems and perform repairs with general supervision 
• Ability to operate equipment and tools involved in vehicle repair 
• Ability to lift heavy equipment and vehicle parts 
• Ability to pass required driver safety training 

Experience: 

• Five years’ work experiences as driver mechanic 
• NGO experience and Mechanical Experience are an advantage
• Experience in an NGO environment, and with very good experience in driving four wheel drive (4WD)/field vehicle in the rural parts of the country Diploma in Auto-mechanics is an advantage
• Valid 3rd grade driving license. 10th – 12th grade complete. 
• Ability to communicate in English languages, being local language speaker is advantageous 

How to Apply

Candidates with the required Knowledge, skills proven experiences are invited to submit their CV & application via e-mail, to hr@jhuccpeth.org no letter than October 13, 2020 

(Only short-listed applicants will be contacted)