Job Purpose:

The purpose of Driver position is to provide driving services to authorized passengers, keep the vehicle in good condition. S/he distributes supplies and materials allocated for project sites and provide office and logistics support to maximize the efficiency of the regional office. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Transport Services

• Provide transport service to Amref staff and guests as instructed during working hours or out of working hours as may be required;

• Transports Amref staff and guests to and from the field and Addis Ababa as assigned.

• Distributes Amref correspondences to various organizations, collects and mails letters to and from the post office and daily newspapers;

Vehicle Care and Safety:

• Takes responsibility for the safety of the vehicle assigned, tools and accessories;

• Cleans and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and usable at all times;

• Checks oil, fuel, water, tires, brakes and other electrical systems before starting driving the car;

• Follows up maintenance need and servicing of the vehicle and promptly reports back to immediate supervisor;

• Performs regular services and maintenance necessary at the designated official service dealer.

• Makes sure that he/she drives with in the speed limits set by Amref and according to traffic regulations;

• Makes sure to wear seat belt and always ask and make sure that his/her passengers wear seat belt;

• Ensures validity of his/her driving license.

• Ensures annual vehicles inspection is done timely and documentation is properly kept.

• Prepare log sheet summary report based on every fuel filling station so as to update Km per litter.

• Prepare and submit vehicles daily check report every two weeks to the CO.

Other functions

• Settles the organization’s utility expenses and various insurance payments.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. 

Office and Logistics Support

• Collects pro-forma and purchase supplies;

• Handles distribution of supplies, copying and binding of printed materials as need arises;

• Assist in procurements, distributions of items as guided by the Procurement Manager;

• Assist program staff in handling financial payments up to threshold limit during regional workshops and trainings;

• Facilitates activities such as customs clearance and travel documents of Amref employees and foreign guests;

• Follows up printing materials from printing enterprises;

Reporting

• Reports accidents damage to vehicles and properties under custody timely to his/her supervisor.

• Report all trip times, mileage and destinations to immediate supervisor.

Job Requirements

Academic Qualification:

• Diploma in Auto Mechanics or Grade 10th or 12th Completion

• Valid 3rd grade driving license.

Required Experience: 

• 3 years driving experience & logistics related work.

• Defensive driving and auto mechanic background.

Required Competencies:

• Good communication skill in English & Amharic and local languages is desirable.

• NGO experience is an added value.

• Good coordination and communication skills.

• Trustworthy, honest and reliable;

• Physical fitness and willingness to work under pressure, possible long working hours and frequent field travel;

• Basic mechanical skill to be able to do small repairs if necessary;

How to Apply

Interested applicants please visit our website https://amref.org/job/driver-4/ to submit your application. You will be directed to our online portal where you will need to create an account in order for you to be able to submit your application. Your application should include quoting Driver in the subject line of a cover letter, detailing why you are the best fit for this position, and your CV with relevant skills and experience. Closing date will be January 19, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.  If you face any challenge applying on our website contact us at  ETrecruitment@Amref.org.

Duly note that Amref Health Africa does not require applicants to pay any money at whatever stage of the recruitment and selection process and has not retained any agent in connection with recruitment. Amref Health Africa is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Amref Health Africa is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.