About ChildFund
ChildFund is a child-focused international development organization that works in 23 countries to connect children with the people, resources and institutions they need to grow up healthy, educated, skilled and safe, no matter where they are.
ChildFund’s Values
We aspire for every person in our organization—program participants, supporters, staff, and volunteers alike—to feel free, safe, and confident to be themselves. In our culture of connection, you will have ample opportunity to grow, learn, and lead while contributing your talents and innovations to our inspiring mission.
ChildFund’s Commitment
ChildFund International has a zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and all other forms of harm by its staff, partners, and other representatives in the delivery of its mission and services for children. ChildFund is committed to creating a safe environment in the workplace as well as in the communities where it delivers programs and services. ChildFund expects every staff member, partner, and representative to adhere to this commitment and to ensure all organizational policies and standards are followed. This position is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal records check and/or disclosure to ensure program participants are safeguarded.

About This Role
The driver is to provide driving services to authorized passengers and goods. S/he takes care of the passengers, the property in her/his custody and ensures that the vehicle is insured and properly maintained. S/he also reports accidents immediately to the supervisor

Duties & Responsibilities::

Provides Transport Services

• Provide transport service to ChildFund staff and visitors as instructed during working hours or out of working hours as may be required

• Transports ChildFund staff and guests to and from the field and in Addis Ababa as assigned

• Meets and assist visitors/staff on arrival and departure as required.

Vehicles care and safety

• Take responsibility for the safety of the vehicle assigned tools and accessories

• Ensure that the vehicle is always kept clean and useable

• Checks Oil, Fuel, Water, Tires, Brakes and other electrical systems before starting to drive the car

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

• Make sure that she/he drives within the speed limits set by ChildFund and according to the Country traffic regulations 

• Make sure to wear a seat belt and always asks and make sure that her/his passengers wear seat belt

• Ensures validity of her/his driving license

 Support Service

• Assists in the distribution of mails to and from other organizations when assigned

• Assists in collecting mails to and from the post office DHL etc

• Assists the logistics and procurement assistant when required.

Reporting

• Reports accidents timely to her/his immediate supervisor

• Maintain the daily vehicle log sheet by legibly recording at all trip times, mileage and destinations.

Position title: Senior Driver
Location: Berhale Town-Afar,
ChildFund Office: Ethiopia
Manager/ Supervisor title: Snr. Project Coordinator
Position type: Full-time fixed term
Work environment: On-site 

Vacancy Name    Senior Driver
Employment Type    Full Time (Fixed Term)
Childfund Work Location    Berhale Town-Afar, Ethiopia
Childfund Division    Global Impact
ChildFund Department    Country Management

For more information please use the following link Senior Driver

Job Requirements

Required Experience and Education

• At least Grade 12 school certificate

• Driving license valid for 5 years

• 3 - 4 years’ experience in the same capacity

• Basic mechanical skill to be able to handle assigned vehicle

Required Competencies
ChildFund’s Core Competencies

• Teamwork: Understands their role on the team and how their responsibilities connect with others.

• Communication: Provides clear, concise information to others via verbal or written communication.

• Results orientation: Demonstrates ability to execute assigned tasks and deliverables in a timely manner, and takes responsibility for their outcomes.

• Decision making: Actively contributes to and acts on the creation and evaluation of possible solutions.

• Resilience: Maintains professionalism in difficult or stressful situations.

• Digital Literacy: Demonstrates basic understanding of cybersecurity and technological trends, and acts with caution to avoid risks to the organization.

Other Required Competencies

• The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English.

• Trustworthy and reliable

• Willingness to work at the project site under pressure and possible long working hours

• Firm belief in teamwork, gender equality, and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates apply using THIS LINK

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.