Driver and Liaison Officer at Kinvia (Canadian Feed The Children), Ethiopia
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible.
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization: Kinvia previously known as Canadian Feed The Children (CFTC)
Job Description
Title : Driver/Liaison Officer, Ethiopia
Type : Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location : Ethiopia Office
Reports to : Country Director, Ethiopia
Hiring Salary Range : ETB 191, 800 – 220, 100
Kinvia’s vision is a world in which children, youth and their communities thrive, realizing their full potential. Kinvia works in partnership with local NGO’s and communities in Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Bolivia and with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. We are here with communities who are building local, self-reliant, sustainable systems to provide food for their children, youth, and families across generations. We work in solidarity with communities to impact all areas of nourishment at all stages of their lives, including income generation, education, gender equality, racial justice, and climate impacts. If you share our passion for bettering children’s lives, and you thrive in a collaborative, values-based culture please consider applying for this role.
About this opportunity
We are seeking a dependable and proactive Driver–Liaison Officer to join our Ethiopia team. This role ensures the safe and reliable transportation of staff and goods, while also providing administrative, logistical, and liaison support to keep our office running smoothly. The successful candidate will be a skilled driver, an organized problem-solver, and a strong representative of Kinvia’s values when engaging with partners, suppliers, and government offices..
Areas of Responsibility
- Safely operate and maintain Kinvia vehicles, ensuring all documentation, insurance, and servicing are up to date.
- Support logistics and procurement activities, including transporting goods, coordinating supplies, and assisting with field visits and workshops.
- Liaise with government offices, service providers, and suppliers to ensure timely processing of permits, payments, and other official requirements.
- Support overall office operations, including equipment setup, mail handling, document and inventory management, and other administrative tasks as required.
- Ensure compliance with Kinvia’s policies, including Child Safeguarding, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA), and workplace conduct standards.
- Represent Kinvia positively and professionally at all times.
About You
Requirements:
- Completion of secondary school (Grade 12 preferred), with at least 5 years of relevant experience in driving and logistics.
- Possession of a valid 3rd Grade (or higher) driver’s license.
- Demonstrated experience in logistics, procurement, or liaison roles, preferably within an NGO.
- Knowledge of child safeguarding, PSEA, and ethical conduct requirements in NGO operations.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel).
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and at least one Ethiopian language (Amharic or Oromifa required).
- Strong interpersonal skills, with a high level of integrity and accountability.
- Ability to problem-solve and collaborate effectively with colleagues, partners, and authorities.
- Willingness to work irregular hours and travel to partner project sites.
- Commitment to Kinvia’s mission, values, and safeguarding standards.
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter through: >>https://kinvia.bamboohr.com/careers/65 by clicking “Apply for this Job”. The position will remain open until the successful candidate has been selected.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
Kinvia is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier-free employment practices and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of our community. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified applicants including members of racialized groups, Indigenous Peoples, women, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier-free hiring process. For further information about Accessibility or Accommodation process at Kinvia, please contact our People and Culture Department.
