Position:                          Driver

Term of Employment:   One Year with a possibility of extension

Duty Station(s):             Addis Ababa (Oromia)

Required Number:         One

Application Deadline:    December 8, 2023

BACKGROUND:

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) is a strategy and delivery-oriented government Institute created to help accelerate the growth and transformation of the country’s agriculture sector. The ATI envisions to be the leading center of innovative solutions for the transformation of Ethiopian Agriculture by 2030.

The Institute focuses on two primary national approaches to catalyze agricultural transformation. First, we support the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), its affiliate institutions, and other partners to identify and address systemic bottlenecks within an Agricultural Transformation Agenda. Second, we support Regional Governments to accelerate the development of high-priority commodity value chains in clearly defined geographic clusters, through the Agricultural Commercialization Clusters (ACC) Initiative.

Our major activities include conducting strategic and analytical studies, providing technical implementation support, coordinating platforms to better integrate partners and projects, and designing and directly leading a number of implementation projects. Our headquarters are in Addis Ababa, and we have regional offices in Amhara, Oromia, SNNP, Sidama, South-West, and Tigray regional offices, allowing us to work closely with a wide range of public, private and development sector partners across the country.

Our Culture

We have an exceptional team of highly competent employees with a proven track record of success in managing complex activities and achieving transformational results.  Our culture is one where talented, dedicated, and adaptable individuals are committed to doing their best and exhibit great teamwork to achieve excellent results. 

At ATI, we provide an exceptional platform for people who want to achieve their highest potential and make a meaningful contribution in changing the country’s agricultural sector.  We offer rewarding work in a young, fast-paced growing organization with passionate, committed, motivated colleagues and excellent career development and training.  We recognize our most valuable assets are our staff and are committed to providing our employees with the tools, training and mentorships necessary to achieve their career goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:-

• Inspect the vehicle daily prior to beginning route.

• Follow a prescribed checklist in reviewing the vehicle’s operational and safety features; records all repair needs/problems on checklist and report findings requiring immediate attention to mechanic.

• Completes check of all fluids and maintains proper level.

• Maintain the cleanliness inside and outside of transit vehicle as required.

• Maintains accurate daily trip logs and provides necessary data.

• Completes all records daily and follows reporting procedures as required.

• Uses sound and email judgment in following dispatch instructions, being able to recognize, create, and follow logical sequences for pickup and drop-off of passengers in an efficient manner.

• Able to operate communication devices and keep regular contact with Dispatcher.

• Observes all traffic laws, especially those related to public transportation; ensures that all passengers wear seat belts, mobility aids are properly secured and follow safety regulations.

• Maintain the confidentiality of passenger information.

• Ability to drive a variety of passenger vehicles, including but not limited to vans, minivans, conversion vans, hardtop, automobiles, that may be diesel, gasoline.

• Must follow emergency procedures as instructed by Logistic Manager or Dispatcher 

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Certificate in Auto mechanic and Valid minimum of 3rd grade driving license.   

• Minimum 2 years of driving experience, with a good driving record.

• Shall perform all duties associated with operating a vehicle.

• Accept and follow detailed instructions.

• Economical driving skills and good backgrounds

• Ability to work effectively under pressure, and against strict time constraints.

• Work independently with minimal supervision and perform other duties as required and as per assigned by the logistics manager or dispatcher.

• Good skills in driving and safely and properly handling vehicles and goods.

• Excellent interpersonal communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, especially when developing/maintaining contacts and working with staff within and outside the Institute.

• Willingness and experience in traveling to different parts of the country.

How to Apply

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

We invite all candidates meeting the required qualifications to submit (i) a cover letter and (ii) a CV (maximum 5 pages) to THIS LINK

It is mandatory to mention the position title under the subject line of your cover letter.

Please DO NOT submit scans of certificates with your application.

NB. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.