Driver  

GIZ Mekele Ethiopia  

Contract Duration December 31/2024

Application deadline 7/3/2023

Duty station: Mekele

Strengthening Rural Value Chains (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.

Responsibilities

The driver is responsible for 

1.     Logistic or transport service for project staff, mainly around Tigray region.

2.     Official or authorized business as advised by the supervisor.

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

• Provide Administrative and logistical support as assigned by immediate supervisor.

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.

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Valid 3rd grade driving license

• High School complete plus driving Certificate.

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 Tigrigna and 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

Application procedure:

Submit your motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV via Email: hreth@giz.de

Note: Please make sure you mention the Vacancy Number ‘Driver #130/2023’the subject line of your email application.

 Due to a large number of applications, we categorize applications with vacancy number.

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In the 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 benefits package.