Position:                 Driver

Reports To:            Admin Assistant

Grade:                    2  

Location:                Dilla

I.               Technoserve Background

TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a nonprofit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives. For more information, visit www.technoserve.org

II.              Position Description

The position holder is responsible to provide transport services in Addis Ababa as well as the project areas in a way by providing transport service within the town or to field areas to staff, visitors and others assigned by the Office Manager frequently.

III.             Duties and Responsibilities

a.     Ensure that rules and regulations laid down by TNS regarding the use of TNS vehicles are fully adhered to

b.     Drive office vehicles for the transport of staff members and authorized visitor

c.     Collect urgent documents, items to and from government offices, project sites and from clients as required

d.     Logs trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes and greasing

e.     Responsible for the day to day follow-up of vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc

f.      Responsible for keeping the vehicle’s maintenance including the service time.

g.     Responsible for managing the fuel cards (Noc and Abysinya) as per TNS procedure 

h.     be reliable, punctual and self-motivated

i.       Ensure vehicle is kept tidy at all times

j.       Willing to travel outside of the Addis Ababa

k.     Report any malfunction in a timely manner including but not limited to any unusual noise, oil leakage, flat/worn out tires etc.

l.       Ensure that seat belts are worn at all times inside TNS vehicles

m.    Ensure the comfort and safety of passengers

n.     Ensure prompt reporting of accidents irrespective of the value of damage

o.     Adhere to rules and regulations of the countries’ traffic law

p.     Carry a valid driving license at all times

q.     Carry out any other duties and/or responsibilities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor 

Job Requirements

• Is a team player, willing to support his colleagues whenever needed and takes own initiative to achieve project goals.

• Has a valid 3rd grade driving license.

• Has completed 12th grade. Diploma in Auto-mechanics is an advantage. 

• Experience as a Driver is mandatory.

• Ability to communicate in both Amharic & English languages, willing and able to work in  teams. Ability to speak Gedigna an advantage.

• Is motivated and fully committed.

• Is flexible, willing to work outside normal office hours and during weekends.

• Is gender sensitive and has gender awareness.

           Preferred Skills

• Technical knowledge of vehicles and basic maintenance

• Experience in an NGO environment

• Experience in driving four-wheel drive/field vehicle

How to Apply

We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe's vision of improving the lives of others through proven business solutions to apply. Qualified and interested applicants should Click here to apply or click on this LINK and submit a cover letter resume as a single document (either Word or PDF) by June 14, 2023. Applications will be reviewed and considered as received/on a rolling basis. Only applicants meeting minimum qualifications will be contacted. Please note that we are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated link.  

With our commitment to diversity, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and affirmative action employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes.

We are also proud of our commitment to protecting staff, partners, and beneficiaries from abuse and exploitation and thoroughly vet all final candidates through rigorous background and reference checks.

If you have a disability that affects your ability to use our online system to apply for a position at TechnoServe please contact the Human Resources at recruitment@tns.org or call +1 202 785 4515.

Women are highly encouraged to apply

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