About the Organization: 

Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) is a legally registered, autonomous, and not-for-profit professional association established in 1992 and re-registered under the new civil society proclamation. Ethiopian Midwives Association (EMwA) operates in all regions of Ethiopia by using and works for the quality of midwifery education and care. EMwA has been a member of the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) since 1993.

The primary goal of EMwA is to contribute towards the reduction of maternal and child mortality and morbidity in Ethiopia, which are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) global initiatives. The vision of the association is to see every woman, newborn, and their family have access to standard midwifery care. The mission of the association is to promote and enhance the expansion, performance and status of midwifery profession through adapting quality and evidence-based practices; adhering to the code of ethics and conduct empowering the professionals.

Position summary: 

Under the supervision of the Genera; service Coordinator, The Driver is accountable for ensuring safe and efficient driving in Addis Ababa. Provides transport service to SCI staff members, visitors or daily errands as assigned by supervisor. Prepare and submit monthly vehicle usage report to his immediate boss. Keep up to date data on the fuel consumption. Use log sheet for the day-to-day movement.

Key responsibilities: -

Provide Driving Services

• Providing driving services to the staff members, visitors and guests.

• Handles clients with due care and respect. Respects the faith and culture of different communities

• Respects the rules and regulations of departure and arrival hours according to logistic manual

• Handles confidential matters with due care and in consultation with senior staff.

• Maintains records of  logbook for all journeys undertaken, fuel consumed, repair costs and ensures the logbook is available for inspection at any time

• Before starting the vehicle’s engine each day, checks the level of engine oil, radiator, and windscreen washer water are adequate, etc.

• On weekly basis, checks the level of brake and clutch oil, battery water and the pressure of tires is at the proper levels, and also ensures that all lights and indicators are working properly

• Ensures that the assigned vehicle is not driven by another person unless authorized

• When assigned, assists  in local purchasing/expediting activities

• Maintaining all safety and security measures to the vehicle under his/her care.

• Ensuring that the vehicle assigned to him/her is clean, fueled, lubricated and regularly serviced as per schedule.

• Keeps all tools and reserve tire with due care. Handles the vehicle and other related accessories and materials with due care

• Cleans seat belts each day and wears the same all times and insists all passengers to do the same

• Carry out minor vehicle maintenance at specified intervals and keep thorough maintenance logos for each vehicle.

• Park in safe and secure areas the vehicle during working and non-working hours. Parks the vehicle in safe place during night.

• Undertakes minor repair of the vehicle

• Report accidents as occurred immediately

• Respects the traffic rules and regulations strictly

Performs other related tasks as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements (Must Criteria)

Education:

• Completion of 12th grade or 10th grade with current educational system

• Own at least third grade valid driving license.

Experience:

• 3 years of relevant experience on related position.

Additional Training:

• Auto or defensive driving training certificate is advantageous

• Competencies/ Personal attributes

• Demonstrate commitment to the vision, mission, core values and goals of EMwA.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and foster trust and respect.

• Self-motivated and highly organized, detail oriented

• Flexible and able to work well under pressure.

• Exhibit a desire to support a large number of people

• Strong team player

• Good facilitation skills

Technical skills

• Knowledge of driving regulations

• Experience in vehicle maintenance

• Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work effectively in difficult environments

Languages

• Fluency in spoken and written English and Amharic

Desired Criteria (An Asset)

• Experience in I/NGO environment is advantageous.

• Knowledge of basic computer skills is an asset.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit their applications through email: yaredhr@emwa.org.et Please attached your CV, a cover letter and valid driving license of renewal. Applications should include contact details of three professional references. Please DO NOT SUBMIT scanned copies of transcripts, academic degrees and other training certificates with your application, except the above listed. You will provide them upon request.

Note:

·    All travel and related costs should be covered by the applicant if invited for written exam and/or interview.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted