Job Description

Driver/ Facilitator

GIZ-Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #069/2021

Integrated Soil Fertility Management (ISFM+)

The Integrated Soil Fertility Management Project (ISFM+) is the global program of the special initiative ‘’One world-no hunger (SEWOH).’’ The project contributes to improving soil fertility and productivity in selected areas of Amhara, Oromia, Tigray and SNNP region.

ISFM promotes the integrated use of locally adapted and relevant component technologies contributing to (a) increasing on-farm biomass production, (b) reducing nutrient & biomass losses from the farming system (c) improving the agronomic use efficiency of production inputs. The project aims at combining behaviour change communication strategies with farmer-acceptable and locally adapted soil fertility improvement technologies, including supply chain aspects for the sustainable supply of ISFM inputs.

Contract duration:                           Until December 31, 2023   

Responsibilities

• Safe and responsible driving of all official travel using official project vehicles;
• Regularly servicing (routine maintenance) and care of project vehicles;
• Taking careful note of all available information concerning street conditions, accessible routes and locations;
• Running of official errands and assisting with other office services.

Tasks

Driving and Chauffeuring

• Drive office vehicles safely and chauffeur office and program staff, official visitors and guests to official destinations.
• Assist with transporting goods.
• Complete the vehicle log correctly and conscientiously in accordance with GIZ standards.

Maintenance of Cars

• Regularly cleaning the inside and outside of official vehicle(s).
• Check oil, water, brake and clutch fluids on a daily basis; tire pressures, battery water, and overall vehicle condition on a monthly basis or after 5,000 km (whichever comes earlier); tests lights, brakes, bodywork for dents, etc.
• Is responsible for official project vehicle documents and its care, keeping vehicle logbook on a daily basis and registering each monthly check.
• Report the need for maintenance and undertake minor repairs.
• Immediately report any involvement of the project/office vehicle in any, even minor accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle.

Road Information

• Use all available information (incl. actual radio news on traffic situations) to update knowledge of street conditions, effective routes and locations daily.
• Exchange this information with other office drivers.

Facilitation

• Serve all passengers and clients in a friendly manner.
• Run errands for the project/office, e.g. delivery of letters/messages, payment of bills, Payment of withholding Tax, and make minor purchases of office supplies.
• Collect proforma for procurement.
• Accomplish the “Trip Record Book” correctly and accurately.
• Do not use the car for his/her own private purposes at any time without prior permission from the Administrative Officer or his/her assigned deputy. Such misuse of the vehicle is considered a serious misconduct and will immediately lead to a warning and may result in dismissal.
• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Secondary school.
• 3rd grade driving license and possession of a valid driver’s license.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.
• No history of major accidents within the past 3 years.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Discipline and punctuality, stress tolerance and patience.
• Familiarity with the city and region of the duty station.
• Appropriate appearance and attire. 

How to Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via Ethiojobs or Email: hreth@giz.de

Note: Please make sure you mention the Vacancy Number ‘Driver/ Facilitator #069/2021’ in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications we categorize applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference. Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

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