The Leprosy Mission (TLM) is a leading international Christian Organization with over 149 years of experience, active in over 30 countries, working towards the vision of “Leprosy Defeated, Lives Transformed.” We are active in projects reducing transmission of leprosy, stigma and discrimination. We are currently recruiting for a Research Officer role for the country office.   

Department: Finance & Admin

Reports to: Finance & Admin Coordinator

Supervisees: N/A

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, with frequent field travel 

The Driver and Logistics Assistant is responsible for providing safe and prompt transportation services and logistics support to TLM Ethiopia. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Driving:

• Provide driving service to TLM Ethiopia staffs, visitors and guests in a safe and courteous manner as assigned by immediate supervisor.

• Obey all traffic rules and regulations in the country, and respect driving speed limits always.

• Keep the vehicle clean at all-time both interior and exterior parts and ensure that it is properly handled and kept in good condition.

• Conform daily morning assessments of road conditions and security situations when in the field or traveling to the field.

• Always obey organizational policy and operating procedures (use of logbook, no drinking and driving, seatbelts, etc)

• Record all movements done in the logbook.

• Carry out daily checks before starting up the vehicle engine; monitor the fuel, other fluids consumption, and tyres’ pressure and ensure they remain within the acceptable level before any movement and take remedial actions when necessary.

Logistics Support:

• Ensure that all TLM Ethiopia vehicles have current licenses, inspections, insurance, etc. appropriate to their use and in compliance with local laws.

• Support TLM Ethiopia on procurement, logistics and fleet management related activities; and delivering and receiving messages to & from the organization.

• Arrange delivery of consignments on organizational vehicles

• Ensure loading, unloading, packing and transferring of materials are done on the vehicle as requested.

• Manage vehicle maintenance schedules and records.

• Assist in document filing and field travel request preparations

• Prepare and submit vehicles movement reports including mileage and fuel consumption.

• Ensure that accidents are reported timely to police and insurer and appropriate steps and reporting regulations are followed.

• Performs any other relevant duties assigned.

Safeguarding Statement

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and all employees are required to act in such a way that, at all times, safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults. Familiarization with, and adherence to, the appropriate organizational Safeguarding Policies and any associated guidance is an essential requirement of all employees as is participation in related mandatory/statutory training.

Safeguarding Risk Level: High 

This role has been assessed as having a ‘high’ level of safeguarding risk.  This is because the role potentially allows for direct or indirect (digitally or through personal confidential information) contact with children or vulnerable adults. This position involve control over the provision of goods and / or services to children or vulnerable adults (access to financial resources, medical supplies, food etc).

Job Requirements

Qualifications and Experience 

• Completion of high school and equivalent (minimum 3rd grade) driving license.

• Certificate in Auto-mechanics is highly desired.

• 5 years plus work experience in driving 4WD vehicles including hardtops, station wagons and double-cab pickups

• Experience in humanitarian sector and field driving is highly preferred

• Planning and facilitation of transport services.

• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance

• Knowledge of policy and procedures on insurance, safety and security and safeguarding.

• Ability to prepare fleet reports. 

Competencies

• Ability to endure under difficult working conditions when necessary.

• Humble, honest and dedicated

• Cooperative

• Basic level of computer skill, especially MS Excel is desired

• Basic level of communication in English

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job are invited to apply for the vacant position by sending their CV and application letter via email: jobs@tlmethiopia.org

For more information contact Tel. +251113698621\+251113699859

Closing date for application is October 6, 2024.