Key Activities/ Responsibilities

• Ensure that all PM, Advisors, Finance and logistic team are supported with the vehicles needed for the activities implementation.

• Manage all cars and drivers based in Addis coordination office ensuring all required meetings and any tasks from programs and operations departments are carried out on-time.

•  Assist the country office in managing transport requirements including Vehicles log book/sheet (VLB/S), fuel consumptions, maintenance, servicing and ensuring that all vehicles/motor bikes are fully equipped with tool kits, First Aid kits, and other relevant equipment for short or long journey.

• Collaborate with other managers and staff members in order to formulate and implement policies, procedures to meet the objective and goals of the department.

• Implement and direct COOPI standard vehicle policies and procedures, to particular attention to safety and security and security issues.

• Manage and be accountable for the vehicle fleet in liaison with COOPI field operation supervisors and logistics team, ordering and spare parts management of all vehicle related parts and consumables, including fuel.

• Ensure that appropriate communications equipment is installed and functioning in COOPI vehicle to meet the operational and security requirements.

• To monitor and evaluate COOPI driver’s performance, fuel consumption and vehicle maintenance and repairs.

• Plan, schedule and assign in town and field trip movement to meet staff travel requests in the most efficient and cost effective manner.

• To make sure that there is an efficient system of booking (daily, weekly, late, individual vehicle) as per the vehicle booking and allocation.

• Maintain a movement tracking system to monitor COOPI staff, drivers and vehicle movement for trips outside the office.

• Liaises and collaborate with field offices to ensure coordinated and optimal utilization of vehicles.

• Ensure that all vehicles carry the required on-board documentation and that all documents are kept current (including Insurance).

• Prepare weekly and monthly report on transport department and discuss with the Head of Operation.

• Work with the Field operations supervisors/logistics teams, Logistics Coordinator and Head of Operations to ensure that vehicles are prepared for routine and emergency security requirements.

• Direct the activities of staff that repair and maintain the vehicles.

• Establish quality transport and services for the organization.

• Be familiar with local regulations/Laws.

• Perform other related jobs assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or BA Degree in procurement and supply chain management or related fields

• A minimum of eight years for Diploma and six years for BA relevant working experience with NGOs in a similar position

• Excellent knowledge of English language.

• Proven capacity to work in a team is essential.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Good time-management skills

• Highly organized and efficient worker; skilled at multi-tasking

• Positive and personable demeanor

• Willing to take initiative and work independently when needed

Contract duration six months with possible extension

How to Apply

If you are interested applicants, please send us your updated application and CV via THIS LINK 

Female applicants are highly encouraged to apply.