ABOUT SOLIDARIDAD EAST AND CENTRAL AFRICA

With 54 years of global experience in facilitating the development of socially responsible, ecologically sound and profitable supply chains, Solidaridad is a frontrunner in the area of sustainable economic development. Solidaridad is a global civil society organization that provides market driven solutions for sustainable production practices across different supply chains. We envision a world in which all we produce, and all we consume, can sustain us while respecting the planet, each other and the next generations.

Our mission is to bring together supply chain players and engage them with innovative solutions to improve production, ensuring the transition to a sustainable and inclusive economy that maximizes the benefit for all stakeholders.

Solidaridad established a country office in Ethiopia since November 2015 with registration # 3531. The office re-registered on July 11, 2019 under the CSO proclamation 1113/2019. Solidaridad Ethiopia is currently implementing initiatives in the dairy, cotton, textile, leather, and coffee commodities in collaboration with the Ethiopian government and private sector partners & stakeholders.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The freelancer driver will work under the direct supervision of the team leader with close support from the office Finance officer and Administration Manger. The driver shall be responsible for providing transport and logistical services to the country office team for the project implementation and office administration purpose. The driver is also responsible for the safety and security of the passengers and the care and safety of the vehicle assigned to him/her.

PURPOSE

The freelancer driver will provide transport and logistical services to the country office team through the implementation of transport and logistical plans. Specifically, the individual will announce before a week to ready for the assignment given by the organization.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Must have minor vehicle maintenance /auto-mechanic background

• Drive and maintain the vehicle in a professional, conscious and safe manner obeying the local road traffic laws.

• Ensure that at all times the vehicle is equipped with the correct tools and spare parts (functioning jack, a spade, an approved tool kit, a spare wheel with a properly inflated tire and first aid kit)

• Ensures that he/she has a valid driving license all time and ensures that a copy of the car paper and log sheet is in the car.

• Ensure that vehicles are checked daily, weekly, and make sure it is maintained properly

• Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean, inside and outside, at all times

• Ensuring that no unauthorized personnel, no military personnel, no harmful weapon including gun, stick, knife, spear, any explosive materials, Chat, drugs are on board.

• Distribute different letters, packages to, from project office, and to other partners and stakeholders.

• Assist office in coordinating field visits according to the plan from finance and admin

• Ensuring to leave the compound with authorized paper (clearance) and passenger.

• Maintain a logbook of vehicle movement, its mileage, servicing, fuel consumption and general vehicle condition.

• Ensuring parking of vehicles in a safe area when on the field visit, not near to the market, fuel stations, bars or any unsecured places.

• Perform other duties as required related to vehicle management.

Others:

• Assist the project team in providing the necessary logistical support such as dispatching letters, procurement of supplies and stationery, and any other facilitation support at time of meetings, workshops, etc.

• Perform any other similar tasks that may be reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

Reporting:

• Report all accidents, or other incidents involving other vehicles or pedestrians, to the Solidaridad Ethiopia office administration and the team leader immediately.

• Ensures that the proper procedures for insurance claims are followed at the time and scene of any accident.

• Report any vehicle damage or malfunction to the Administration and the team leader as soon as possible.

• At the end of the assignment period, submit completed log sheet to the Finance and Administration Officer.

Other information:

Travel: Able to travel frequently to existing and or new Solidaridad project sites in Oromia, SNNP, Amhara, etc. Travel may include visits to the field under challenging circumstances and less secured areas .The position of the driver requires a par-time (Freelancer) commitment of the successful candidate. 

Required Number: Four 

SALARY EXPECTATION

Please submit your salary expectation based on the below category

• Daily payment expectation with accommodation

• Daily payment expectation without accommodation

Duty stations: Addis Ababa with minimum 75 % travel to existing and or new solidaridad Ethiopia project sites in Oromia, SNNP, and Amhara...etc.

Duration: Based on availability of Job Assignment 

Supervisor: County Finance and Admiration Manager 

Job Requirements

REQUIREMENTS

• Willingness to sign agreement from Solidarida

• Should be submit guarantee and sign guarantee form

• If Personal guarantee, Minimum Salary of the guarantee person will be ETB 25, 0000.

• If  property guarantee, Vehicle or building (House) title deed should be summited  

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Complete of secondary education, and valid driving license, minimum of 5 years of previous related work experience.

• Basic oral and written English communication skill

• Well-developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.

• Ability in minor vehicle maintenance especially at time of unexpected cases during field travels

• Experience in NGO settings is advantageous

• Experience in driving filed small and large vehicle (Double cabin pickup, Vizt  ) for both manual and automatic transmission

• Experience/knowledge on automotive/auto mechanic

•  Skills in small and medium level vehicle Maintenance

• Previous freelances service experience as added advantages

How to Apply

Interested applicants that meet the above qualifications should send their one-page cover letter (including salary expectations according to salary expectation section and description of their availability) and maximum of three pages CVs to procurement.et@solidaridadnetwork.org by December 31, 2023 with a Subject: “Freelancer Driver 1 Solidaridad Ethiopia”