GIZ-External/Internal Vacancy Announcement #110/2023
Strengthening Rural Value Chains (SRVC)
SRVC supports the Ethiopian government and private sector organizations to improve the income and employment situation of actors along agricultural value chains of selected fruit, vegetable, oil crop, and other preferred commodities. The SRVC implements its project activities in selected woredas of Oromia, Amhara, Sidama and Tigray regions.
Contract duration: Until December 31, 2024
Job Requirements
Responsibilities
Logistic or transport service for project staff, mainly around Hawassa and Sidama zone, occasionally country wide.
Official or authorized business as advised by the supervisor
Tasks
The driver performs the following tasks:
1. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned Vehicle: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.,
Keep the assigned vehicle clean, secured, orderly and serviceable condition at all times,
Perform minor preventive maintenance, and
Follow up with maintenance requirements
2. Ensure the safety of all passengers in the car.
The driver observes all traffic rules, does not drive beyond the allowed speed limit of the road,
Ensure that the first aid kit is well equipped and easily accessible for use, and ensures the safety of the surrounding areas
Ensures that passengers and drivers wear seat belts
3. Responsible for recording business trips, fuel consumption and reporting
4. Responsible for keeping required documents, local rules and regulations
Ensures to keep his/her driving license valid,
Ensure to follow the steps required by traffic police, Insurance company,
Keep local rules & regulations in case of involvement in an accident, and timely report to supervisor
Required qualifications, professional experience
Qualifications
Professional experience
Minimum of five years’ experience as driver
Good experience in driving off-road
Experience in handling different liaising activities
Experience with International organizations
Good knowledge of safety and security standards
Other knowledge, additional competencies
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Amharic, one of the local languages in the duty stations and basic English skills are of advantage
Ability to effectively work in a team.
High level of integrity and honesty.
How to Apply
Submit your motivation letter along with your non-returnable recent CV via email: hreth@giz.de
Note: Please make sure you mention the Vacancy Number ‘#110/2023’ in the subject line of your email application.
Due to large number of applications we categorise applications with the vacancy numbers.
Applications without vacancy numbers in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.
Applications from qualified women are encouraged.
“Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefit package.”
