Reference No: REC/134 /24

Job title:  Driver

Location: Benishangul Ura woreda-based refugee operation 

Reports to:LAF Officer 

Number of Posts 01 (One)

Closing date: October-15-2024 

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. 

GOAL is a not-for-profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years, towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food, and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS. Currently, we work with pastoralist, agropastoral, pastoral dropouts, rural small holder farmers, rural/urban youth and street children to respond to humanitarian crises and build resilience in Ethiopia working closely with local communities, local government, donors and other key actors. GOAL E Humanitarian Response is centered on nutrition, WASH, livelihoods, multipurpose cash, NFIs and protection interventions in country wide while the recovery and development focus on livelihoods, economic opportunities, health, health and nutrition system strengthening and WASH with solid emphasis on integrated programming and community-based approach in Oromiya regional state. The Street Children programme is implemented with local partners in Addis Ababa and Hawassa. 

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO, BPRM, UNHCR and other private donors.

General description of the Position: 

The Driver will be responsible for driving GOAL Ethiopia vehicles within the programme area as well as outside to the programme’s staff as required. The Driver is responsible for keeping the vehicle assigned clean, drives safely as per the driving policy manuals of GOAL Ethiopia and treats passengers properly. S/he is also expected to adhere to one vehicle one driver policy of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Vehicle Management 

• Drive at sensible speed within legal limits.

• Observe all traffic laws, show consideration for other road users and pedestrians and respect road conditions.

• Wear seatbelt whilst driving and insist all passengers do likewise.

• Drive with due care for the vehicle itself, so as not to damage vehicle bodywork or engine.

• always Wash the vehicles and maintain cleanliness.

1. Fuel

• Drive economically.

• Refuel the vehicle fully at the end of each day. Fill in all fuel vouchers or paperwork when you fill the vehicle

• Perform daily vehicle check at start and end of each day, and record kilometre start and end of each day in vehicle Log Book.

• Keep vehicle clean, inside and out.

• Request vehicle check-up by Logistics Officer/Assistant before departure on long trips.

• Before each journey check the fuel levels and emergency kit as outlined in the VLB.

• Inform Logistics Officer/Assistant of any vehicle faults so that he can arrange repair and update Vehicle Logbook.

1. Security & Communication 

• Plan trip, the location of overnight stays, considering no driving after 18.00pm

• On all trips ensure vehicle has a spare tyre, Highjack lift and at least two reliable and appropriate means of communication.

• Agree frequency of reporting with Logistics Officer/Assistant.

• Hours of work as required for trip, but no night driving (after 18.00pm) except in emergencies or approval by Area Coordinator.

• Keep trip log, noting kilometres and location when refuelling and at end of day.

• Report regularly on progress by mobile phone.

• Report any incidents, security or otherwise, after trip (or during trip where serious).

• No unauthorised passengers in the vehicle except with the permission of the CD/ACD. Make sure the authorised passenger signs the Non-Liability Document before starting off the journey.

• Always assure the safety of the passengers through safe driving

• Slow down and turn off radios when approaching checkpoints.  If driving at night light your interior light.

1. Financial

• Provide Logistics Officer/Assistant with full justification (receipts) for float expenditure and return balance.

1. Accidents

• Inform Line Manager/Area Coordinator immediately regarding any accident including nature of accident, injured parties, damage to vehicle and any other essential info (location, time, etc). With Line Manager, fill out Accident Report in full for any accident.

General / Administrative

• Log all trips on blackboard movement schedule/Daily vehicle movement log book.

• Carry out vehicle inventory check as per Vehicle check list

• Vehicles to be returned to the GOAL compound at the end of the trip in line with the cut off time of driving 

• Keep driving licence current.

• Inform Logistics Officer/Assistant at least 2 weeks in advance of any leave requested.

• Comply with Rules and Procedures for GOAL Driver Policy.

• Be mindful of GOAL’s reputation always.

• No consumption of alcohol and drugs during work hours nor reporting for duty whilst under the influence of either of the above.  No consumption of alcohol in the prior 8 hours before reporting for duty

• Responsible for filling out timesheets and prior authorization for overtime.

• Complete the Logbook for each journey each day ensuring that the team leader signs for each journey

Transport of Goods

• Sign Packing List/Delivery Docket for goods being transported.

• Get the consignee to sign the Packing List/Delivery Dockets for receipt on delivery.

• Give signed Packing Lists/Delivery Dockets to the storekeeper/Logistics Officer/Assistant on return.

• Work in collaboration with the guards in keeping accurate forms concerning the movement of vehicles and the stocks being delivered. 

Other Duties

• Cooperate with all members of the GOAL team and develop a good working relationship with all staff; always carry out duties responsibly and act in a professional manner.

• Inform the Logistics Officer/Assistant of any difficulties or problems encountered

• Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

Qualification (Education, Experience, key qualities, skill and competence)

• Qualification: Certificate in driver/mechanic

• 3 years’ experience as a driver in an INGO/governmental office, recognized corporate S.C and private organization

• Basic mechanic knowledge

• Staff management experience and good inter-personnel skills

• Valid driving license for the relevant category of vehicles

• 4x4 driving experience.

• Know how to use a winch!

• Willing to travel to remote areas and to camp in the field, ability to work flexibly including weekends, and willingness to travel and work in rural locations and live in basic conditions.

• Understanding of the Program nature and willingness to travel and live in the field site, 

• Very good knowledge and application of the country’s as well as organization’s Driving, Road Transport & Traffic Regulations

• Team-oriented and flexible; keen to take initiative where appropriate.

• Rigorous, Organized, Honest, Vigilant, Motivated, Hard Working, Accountability, responsiveness

• Local resident applicants are advantageous.

Desirable key qualities, Skills, and Competencies:

•  Good command of the English language.

• Able to speak the local language.

• Background from/familiarity local area.

ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The job duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reason related to their level of skills and experience.

GOAL has a Staff Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, and Child Protection Policy, developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants and children from exploitation. GOAL also has a confidentiality policy ensuring the non-disclosure of any information whatsoever relating to the practices and business of GOAL, acquired in the course of duty, to any other person or organisation without authority, except in the normal execution of duty. Any candidate offered a job with GOAL will be expected to adhere to these policies and other GOAL and Donor policies. 

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS: 

• GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

• A chance to develop tangible experience.

• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people.  

Commitments: 

GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL Ethiopia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety of people who involves in its work and demands all staff exhibit the highest commitment. GOAL Ethiopia will verify skills and commitment of the candidate in the assessment process and perform Background reference check.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy reference number along with the title & Duty station need to be written in the application letter. 

• Applicants can directly apply through THIS LINK

• Please be sure your application and CV should be in PDF or Word only. (The system couldn’t accept other than PDF and Word.)

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.