Job Summary

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for energetic and motivated Driver to provide transportation as needed for both on site and off site events. Driver are responsible for the operation of Samaritan’s Purse’s staff to include ensuring proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with safe driving standards ensuring the vehicle is fueled on time for trips. Transportation rules and regulations

Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities 

• Drive project and project affiliated personnel to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel, tires and vehicle equipment, and conducting the daily safety and security inspection prior to driving.
• While driving a vehicle of SPE, observe all company vehicle utilization policies and in country traffic laws, particularly speed limits.
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs.
• Daily cleaning of the vehicle, exterior and interior.
• To be flexible and execute any other tasks or duties as may be assigned by the Operations Coordinator and General Coordinator
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs,
• Maintain a personal, active relationship with Jesus Christ and is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Perform daily safety inspections as required; fill gas tank when needed.
• Visually inspect interior of shuttle at the end of each shift and remove any debris left behind by passengers.
• Ensure availability of all the required documentations/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs. Office logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
• Perform all work in a safe manner; follow all associated safety guidelines.
• Familiarity with GPS devices or maps apps
• Assume other duties assigned by supervisor;

Education / Experience Needed

• High school graduate and Experience with professional driving and basic vehicle maintenance preferred.
• Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the basic location and other key areas of the countryside.
• Previous INGO work experience preferred  

 Skills Required 

• English and Amharic language require  
• Valid driver’s license with a Clean driving record and ability to meet federal and state driving standards Close adherence to all traffic regulations.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can send ONLY updated CV (maximum of 2 pages and application letter (one Page only) no later than March 5, 2021 to hrspe@samaritan.org . Please write the position title you are applying for in the email subject line, ''Driver''.