role PURPOSE

Plan International is a rights-based development and humanitarian organization working for better lives for all children. We are independent of government and have no political or religious affiliation. Our purpose is to strive for a just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children for more than 80 years, and are now active in more than 70 countries.

Our global strategy has a specific focus on girls, as they are often the most marginalized and most often left behind. We have committed ourselves to the ambitious target of reaching 100 million girls over 5 years, to ensure they can learn, lead, decide and thrive. This is our contribution to reaching the sustainable development goals, and in particular the goals on gender equality. Our organization is transforming itself to meet this enormous challenge everywhere we work. We need bold, forward-thinking and innovative individuals to lead our country operations, driving change and delivering results that will allow us to reach our target of 100 million girls. 

In Ethiopia, Plan has more than 25 years of experience in implementing its programme. Currently PIE mainly operates in seven geographical areas; Amhara, Oromia, SNNPR, Gambella, Benishangul Gumuz, Afar, and Addis Ababa City Administration on different projects funded by different donors including sponsorship.

Plan International Ethiopia's main purpose is to seek Gender Justice for Girls, Adolescent Girls, and Young Women. We aim to help create an enabling environment where girls, adolescent girls, and young women are safe, valued, equally cared for, and have equal opportunities. PIE will contribute to the global strategy by aiming to reach directly 2.1 million Girls, Adolescent Girls and Young Women over the period of the strategy 2020-2024 and to reach an additional 6.3 million beneficiaries through its interventions.

The position holder will be responsible to provide vehicle driving service to different projects and departments as per the PII Supply Chain and Logistics Operations Manual and other related SOPs.

management scope, reporting lines, key relationships

Reports to: Ethiopia, (Supply Chain Coordinator)

Direct Reports: No direct reports

Key Relationships

Internal: The job holder has a close internal work relationship with the following: 

• All staff of PIE for quality transportation service

External: The job holder has a close external work relationship with the following

External visitors for quality transportation service

Level of Contact With Childtren 

Low contact: No contact or very low frequency of interaction

Physical Environment

The position is typical intensive field travel working environment

Accountabilities and MAIN WORK ACTIVITIES

Driving Service (45 %)

• Provide driving support to the organization, while adhering to standard driving regulations and obeying the traffic law as per the schedule and with punctuality

Delivery of Consignments (10%)

• Collect and deliver project supplies mails, and other documents from and to PIE Country office and Project Office

Daily Vehicle Checks (15%)

• Undertake daily vehicle checks, and conduct vehicle checking every morning and reporting to the fleet management responsible person

Provide Assistance in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (10%)

• Checking and following up the vehicle service and maintenance schedule and processing the request collecting the vehicle upon completion of the work.

Provide Assistance in Incident/Accident Reporting as well as Annual Vehicle Inspection (10%)

•  Provide information to the fleet management responsible in case of accidents/incidents and having vehicles technically inspected annually.

Keeping Vehicles Clean and Equipped (10%)

• Ensure vehicles are clean and well equipped with the necessary tools in collaboration with the fleet management responsible staff

Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understand and put into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day to day work.
•  Ensure that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted.
• Leadership and BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

Leadership COMPETENCIES

• Courageous in taking a lead, focused on Plan International's purpose and making the most effective contribution within my own work context.
• Behave in line with our values and safeguarding practices, inside and outside work.
• Challenge own attitudes, unconscious bias and behavior and speaks up when they see wrong doing, especially by those who use their power over others to create fear or abuse.
• Understand and adhere to the policies, processes, practices and standards relevant to own work and keeps their knowledge and skills up to date.
• Honest and efficient in use of resources, including own time.
• Take responsibility for own performance and development: reflecting; seeking and listening to feedback; learning from mistakes; finding people or resources to help them learn.
• Constructive and optimistic in facing setbacks, challenges and change, using own initiative to analyze issues and improve things.
• Good team player, communicating effectively and being open and supportive towards those around them.

BUSINESS management COMPETENCIES

• Understand relevant sectoral context including how the sector operates in terms of funding and governance and awareness of Plan's purpose, values, and global strategy
• Manage legal and reputational risk including risk assessment, communication, risk management and reporting in full compliance with risk-related standards, including in areas such as Child and Youth Safeguarding and Protection, Gender equality and inclusion, Counter Fraud, Safety and Security
• Manage activities and resources including skills in strategic thinking, planning and organising, financial planning and monitoring, negotiation and programme and project management
• Manage people and information including skills in assessment and coaching, evidence-based management, communication skills, both speaking and writing, and digital working, including personal digital skills

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/Experience Essential:

• Education at Diploma/ Certificate level
• 3 (three) years of relevant professional experience in a similar position
• Valid 3^rd grade or above Driver’s License with no history of major accidents within the last 3 years
• Substantial field experience in driving throughout Ethiopia

Qualifications/Experience Desirable:

• Diploma/Certificate in Auto Mechanics
• Very good familiarity with the area the project/program is situated
• Automotive background is an added advantage

Languages Required

• Basic working language in English language is essential
• Knowledge of local languages is a desirable

Plan International’s Values in Practice

We are open and accountable

We create a climate of trust inside and outside the organization by being open, honest and transparent. We hold ourselves and others to account for the decisions we make and for our impact on others, while doing what we say we will do.

We strive for lasting impact

We strive to achieve significant and lasting impact on the lives of children and young people, and to secure equality for girls. We challenge ourselves to be bold, courageous, responsive, focused and innovative.

We work well together

We succeed by working effectively with others, inside and outside the organisation, including our sponsors and donors. We actively support our colleagues, helping them to achieve their goals. We come together to create and implement solutions in our teams, across Plan International, with children, girls, young people, communities and our partners.

We are inclusive and empowering

We respect all people, appreciate differences and challenge inequality in our programmes and our workplace. We support children, girls and young people to increase their confidence and to change their own lives. We empower our staff to give their best and develop their potential.

How to Apply

The closing date for the application is February 4, 2022. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the below link.

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Note: This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. Applications and CVs written in English will be accepted and we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply. Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.