Purpose of the Position:

The main purpose of the job is to provide efficient driving services to field office to enable the organization achieves its objectives. It also requires purchasing of items and assisting different activities undertaken by the field office. 

Job Description:

Driving

• Provide driving services to transport both personnel and purchased or donated goods of the project
• Take care of the vehicle under her/his/ custody
• Check oil, tires, breaks and other electrical systems before starting vehicle driving
• Drive vehicles with maximum safety and care and according to traffic regulations
• Transport goods, equipment, tools and other materials from place to place as required
• Carry proper driving license at all times; renew it yearly or as required by the law
• Make routine services such as washing, cleaning and greasing, report any defective parts of malfunctions
• Keep and submit reports on fuel consumption, mileage, car use etc. using a logbook or other formats provided for the purpose
•  Follow-up and report on time on regular repairs and general maintenance of vehicles he/she is assigned
• Work in all weather conditions (highways and rough roads) without compromising the health and safety policy of WaterAid Ethiopia
• Frequently travel for fieldwork as assigned and scheduled with required overnight stay
• Report accidents promptly
•  Keep all the time the local traffic law and guidelines and WaterAid Ethiopia Health and Safety and Security policies

Purchasing

•  Send quotation requests for suppliers and collect price quotations;
• Handle local purchases of materials and capital items and submit all purchase items (local and imported) to the storekeeper through official goods receiving note of the organization;

Safeguarding & Safety & Security:

•  Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding, Child Protection and Gender policies and Code of Conduct (CoC)
•  Adheres to any local security protocols that have been put in place when working in the office, travelling to the field or undertaking project / programme activities
• Immediately reports any health, safety and security incidents or near-misses that occur on WaterAid duty to their line manager, Security Focal Point or CD
• Behaves and acts in a manner that does not put colleagues or anyone that interacts with WaterAid in immediate danger or harm’s way.

Other activities

• Collect and deliver letters and documents as instructed
• Support the project staff and work closely with the local government offices;

Undertake any other related activities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor

Job Requirements

Education and year of experience:

• Completion of secondary education;
• Certification in Auto mechanic and First Aid;
• 3rd grade driving license and purchasing experience;
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in related fields and demonstrated experience in purchasing and other facilitation process.

Knowledge, Technical Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent driving skill;
• Physical fitness and willingness to work under pressure, possible long working hours and difficult situation;
• Knowledge in First Aid;
• Good communications skill;
• Basic auto mechanical skill to be able to do small repairs, if necessary;
•  Demonstrated sound judgement, and ability to work effectively with others at all levels.

Personal Characteristics / Skills:

The Driver/Facilitator should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to act in a professional and ethical manner
• Good Communications Skill both English and local language.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – builds good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Good team Player
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and demanding workload
• Firm belief in gender equality and diversity
• Commitment to values and working styles of WAE and local government

How to Apply

Qualified and interested applicants should send their application through ethiojobs.

Women applicants are highly encouraged.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world, there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege, or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behaviour, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.