Pathfinder Overview:

Pathfinder International is driven by the conviction that all people, regardless of where they live, have the right to decide whether and when to have children, to exist free from fear and stigma, and to lead the lives they choose. Since 1957, we have partnered with local governments, communities, and health systems in developing countries to remove barriers to critical sexual and reproductive health services. Together, we expand access to contraception, promote healthy pregnancies, save women’s lives, and stop the spread of new HIV infections, wherever the need is most urgent. Our work ensures millions of women, men, and young people are able to choose their own paths forward.

Summary of Role: 

The Driver will be responsible for coordinating and providing transportation for internal staff, as well as facilitating the organization's general activities. She/he supports the Country Office and Regions.

Position: Driver

Reports: Procurement & Logistics Manager

Location: Addis Ababa

Key Responsibilities:

Transport service provision:

• Transports authorized passengers (Pathfinder’s staff and guests) and goods from place to place as instructed during working hours or out of working hours as required including to and from the field.

• Always carries a proper driving license; renews it yearly or as required by law.

• Complies with Pathfinder’s Driver Code of Conduct & vehicle protocol as well as transport/traffic regulations/laws of the land.

• Provide information to the passengers in the vehicle focusing on the planned trip, i.e., route planning, timing, communication procedures, security situation, etc.

• Follow laws regarding a maximum number of passengers and the use of seat belts at all times.

• Assists passengers boarding or leaving vehicles and handles luggage.

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the immediate supervisor from time to time.

Handling and maintaining vehicle:

• Takes responsibility for the maintenance and safety of the vehicle-assigned tools and accessories.

• Keeps the assigned vehicle clean, greases, and safeguards.

• Checks oil, grease, fuel, and other consumables items of the vehicle daily.

• Follows up that the vehicle in the garage is properly repaired and ensures that it is in order upon receiving.

• Reminds immediate supervisor to renew insurance and road license one month before its expiry and ensures that annual vehicle inspection is done timely, and documentation is properly kept.

• Takes all preventive measures to ensure that passengers and properties are not exposed to dangers and accidents.

Documentation and reporting:

• Records required information in a vehicle logbook such as mileage traveled, fuel consumed, destination, time of departure, and arrival and submit to the supervisor regularly.

• Reports accidents to his/her supervisor insurance, and relevant authorities and provides written support.

• Stores all required vehicle documents including Vehicle Log sheet, Daily Checklist, Insurance policy, etc

• Produces receipts for the purchase of fuel and other consumables items for the vehicle.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• 12th Grade completion.

• Diploma in Auto Mechanics.

• Minimum of Valid 3rd grade driving license or above.

• Minimum of five years of experience in driving.

• Must be able to work with minimum supervision and have strong interpersonal skills and skills to promote teamwork.

• Must have demonstrable personal integrity and honesty and must have a pleasant personality.

• Must be willing to travel frequently to project activity regions and woredas as needed.

Preferred Education and Work Experience:

• Defensive driving Qualification is advantageous.

• Must demonstrate strong interest and commitment to family planning and reproductive health services and the eradication of harmful traditional practices.

Competencies/Attributes:

Minimally Required Job-Specific Competencies:

• Safe driving skills: Demonstrate safe driving skills in town and out of town.

• Computer literacy: Able to run basic compute operations.

• Communication skills: Foster effective interpersonal communication 

Minimally Required Organizational Competencies:

• Teamwork:  Ability to work in a team and recognize the unique contribution of group members. Seeks and incorporates the ideas of others as appropriate. Is able and willing to negotiate, resolve conflict, and reach an agreement.   

• Mutual Respect: Showing and earning dignity and respect regardless of status. 

• Cultural competence: Ability to comprehend diversity technically and professionally and ability to be responsive to various conditions and contexts. 

Other Information:

Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.

• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screens and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.

• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 50%

How to Apply

• Interested applicants are requested to include the contact details for at least 3 references in their resume.

• Please submit your application via HERE no later than April 26, 2024.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Pathfinder International provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Safeguarding and Protection

Pathfinder is committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve and our staff. We have zero tolerance for any type of behavior that inflicts harm on children, young people, adults, our staff, and partners including sexual abuse, harassment, bullying, and exploitation. We do everything possible to ensure that we recruit only those who are suitable to work with us and expect that everyone we hire will abide by our safeguarding and related policies and will report any suspected or known violations. This job is subject to a range of vetting checks as legally permitted in the country where they are being hired. By applying, the job applicant acknowledges they understand our intent to verify suitability to work with us.