About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 21 organizations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

OUR WORK IN ETHIOPIA

Since the early 1970s, we have been working to address the underlying causes of poverty and marginalization by focusing on developing sustainable livelihoods, providing water and sanitation, agriculture, climate research, gender, and humanitarian issues.

Our team

The Tigray Response Team is composed of national and international staff with wide experience in developing and implementing WASH, EFSVL, Protection and Gender programs. It has a business support team providing high-quality operational support in a way that recognizes, supports, and addresses the needs of the program, whilst ensuring that Oxfam’s policies, procedures, and minimum standards are adhered to and applied fairly at all times.

The Logistics Team is part of the business support team accountable for ensuring that all operational procedures of Administration and Logistics are adhered to and implemented in a manner that is compliant with Oxfam policies, standards and procedures. In particular, the team provides professional, business-focused service on logistics, delivering proactive and solutions-based approaches for resolving issues. The team will also ensure that the operational business requirements are effectively managed to deliver organizational results and support the achievement of program outcomes.  

Job purpose

The Driver works as part of the logistics team and their main purpose is to ensure the safe conveyance of staff and supplies/materials/equipment to authorized destinations. They are responsible for proper vehicle use, cleanliness/hygiene, roadworthiness and advise the line managers if there are concerns/issues that should be reviewed or fixed in the vehicles.  Security and safety in the vehicles are very important and therefore, any information needed/available in this regard should be provided to passengers and line managers.

Core details

Location: Addis Ababa with frequent field travel to Oxfam operation areas, Ethiopia

Salary: As per the Oxfam benefit package

Internal Grade: F1, National

Job Family: Property & Logistics

Contract type: Fixed-Term contract for 5 months with possibility of extension. 

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week. This is a full-time role; however, Oxfam offers various flexible arrangements which candidates can discuss with the Recruiting Manager at the interview stage

This role reports to: Logistics Officer

Staff reporting to this post: N/A

The annual budget for the post: N/A

Key relationships/interactions: Line manager, other business support and programme staff and partner staff

Screening checks: All successful candidates will be screened through Refinitiv World-Check One to comply with counter-terrorism and financial sanctions regulations.

References: Should you be successful and not already employed by Oxfam GB, we will require a minimum of two references covering five years of employment history.

DBS checks (for roles based in the UK): It is a requirement in the UK for a new DBS check at an enhanced level for every new member of staff who works directly with, or has regular contact with, children or vulnerable adults in the UK (consistent with DBS guidance and relevant law).

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key responsibilities

Driving

• Drive at a speed that is adjusted to the road and weather conditions, and to drive with consideration for the safety of the passengers, other road users, the load, and the technical state of the vehicle.
• Ensure the maximum speed limit (80KM/Hr) is not passed at all times.
• Wear a seat belt and ensure that all passengers also wear their seatbelts at all times when the vehicle is in motion.
• Decide whether or not to attempt to cross a difficult section of road, to continue after a technical defect has been detected, or to delay the travel.
• Immediately notify his superior as well as the local authorities in case of an accident in which he is involved.
• Place the car keys on the dashboard when the car is parked.
• Support staff members including but not limited to Finance, Logistics, Human Resources and programmes in the dispatching and collecting of a wide range of documents, assets and materials as and when required.

Administration

• Keep his/her driving license valid and ready for inspection.
• Make sure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date
• Ensure that they have the necessary travel permits and documents for each journey.
• Correctly fill in the vehicle logbook with details of each journey.

General

• Ensure correct loading and unloading of the vehicle considering the maximum loading capacity, proper distribution and securing of the load.
• Keep the vehicle assigned to him clean and road-worthy
• Refuel the vehicle whenever necessary or when the level gets below half of the tank capacity.
• Carry out the necessary daily and weekly check-ups as specified in (programme transport or vehicle policy)
• Ensure the safe parking, whenever possible in an Oxfam compound, of the vehicle at night, during breaks and when it is not in use.
• Verify the presence at all-time in the car of the vehicle logbook, discharge of responsibility forms, the tools and spare parts as mentioned and signed for by him/her in the logbook, a complete first aid kit and spare tyre (s) in good condition.
• Be aware of radio procedures and operation, and act as a mobile radio operator with the vehicle.
• Perform any other duties as requested by his/her manager

Oxfam general:

• Actively participate in the implementation of Performance Management. Including objective setting, performance review, upward feedback and personal development plans. Ensuring relevant aspects of Oxfam.
• Ensure implementation of Oxfam operational policies, procedures and guidelines, especially gender equity, in all aspects of Oxfam’s work. With support from technical advisors and program service staff as needed.
• Be a member of Oxfam’s team; participating in appropriate staff meetings, planning sessions and ongoing liaising as needed.

Job Requirements

Essential - Experience, Knowledge, Qualifications & Competencies

Essential

• Secondary school education or equivalent (at least).
• Experience of 5 years as a driver in an international organization and experience in driving four-wheel drive vehicles.
• Have a valid driving license Grade 3 and above.
• Auto mechanics training and ability to conduct minor repairs
• Good maneuvering skill of 4WD vehicles
• Proven experience of driving in terrain conditions and mountainous areas
• Matured, hardworking, enthusiastic, and helpful to people
• Share Oxfam’s development values, especially, gender sensitivity and respect for all
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Ability to adjust to changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through

 Desirable

• Knowledge of Oxfam systems in logistics.

 Key Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as the commitment to equal opportunities.
• Ability to demonstrate an openness and willingness to learn about the application of gender/gender mainstreaming, women’s rights, and diversity for all aspects of development work.
• Commitment to undertake Oxfam’s safeguarding training and adherence to relevant policies to ensure all people who come into contact with Oxfam are as safe as possible.

Organizational Values:

Our Values

• Equality: We believe everyone has the right to be treated fairly and to have the same rights and opportunities.
• Empowerment: We acknowledge and seek to expand people’s agency over their lives and the decisions that impact them.
• Solidarity: We join hands, support, and collaborate across boundaries in working towards a just and sustainable world.
• Inclusiveness: We embrace diversity and difference and value the perspectives and contributions of all people and communities in their fight against poverty and injustice.
• Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and inaction and hold ourselves accountable to the people we work with and for.
• Courage: We speak truth to power and act with conviction on the justice of our causes.

Note to candidates: Shortlisted candidates will be assessed on our organisational values and attributes at the interview stage. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to adhere to our code of conduct. We encourage candidates to read and understand our code of conduct here.

How to Apply

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam's internal /External application portal   on or before 14 November 2021.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.