Job vacancies at The Ethiopian Diabetes Association (EDA)

Duty Station: Addis Ababa with frequent nationwide field trips (covering all regions of Ethiopia)

About the Organization

Ethiopian Diabetes Association (EDA), established in 1984 and registered under the Ministry of Justice, is a national NGO with over 90,000 members across 94 branches. For four decades, EDA has worked to improve the lives of people affected by diabetes through education, prevention, care, and access to medicines and technologies. The association supports disadvantaged groups, including 18,500 children and young adults with type 1 diabetes through partnerships with partners, providing free insulin and monitoring supplies, while also assisting adults with type II diabetes through donor support. Currently, by broadening its support, EDA is implementing a large-scale nationwide NCD care program.

EDA collaborates closely with government ministries, regulatory agencies, hospitals, and international partners to advance diabetes education, strengthen healthcare capacity, promote affordable medicines and technologies, and empower communities through integrated projects, research, and economic initiatives. Guided by values of transparency, equity, accountability, and excellence, EDA envisions becoming a center of excellence for diabetes prevention, education, care, and treatment in Ethiopia.

Core Responsibilities

• Safely operate electric 4WD off-road vehicles across Ethiopia, navigating rugged terrains and remote rural roads.
• Perform daily vehicle safety checks, maintain cleanliness, and manage electric vehicle charging schedules in the field.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, including mileage, routes, and charging records.
• Adhere strictly to Ethiopian traffic regulations, organizational security protocols, and safety guidelines.
• Support field teams with loading/unloading cargo and facilitate respectful interactions with diverse local communities.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum completion of Grade 12 education.
• At least 5 years of professional driving experience, preferably within an NGO or humanitarian organization.
• Valid Ethiopian driving license appropriate category for 4WD vehicles at list 3^rd degree with a clean record.
• Proven expertise in 4WD off-road driving; experience with electric vehicles (EVs) is a strong advantage.
• Fluency in Amharic; knowledge of additional Ethiopian languages (e.g., Afaan Oromoo, Tigrinya, Somali, Sidama) is highly valued.
• Strong geographical knowledge of Ethiopia, cultural sensitivity, and basic mechanical troubleshooting skills.

Contract Terms

• Initial contract duration: 12 months, renewable based on performance and project needs.
• Competitive salary and benefits in line with organizational policy.