Driver

Job Purpose:

The purpose of Driver position is to provide driving services to authorized passengers, keep the vehicle in good condition. S/he distributes supplies and materials allocated for project sites and provide office and logistics support to maximize the efficiency of the regional office.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide Transport Services

• Provide transport service to Amref staff and guests as instructed during working hours or out of working hours as may be required;
• Transports Amref staff and guests to and from the field and Addis Ababa as assigned.
• Distributes Amref correspondences to various organizations, collects and mails letters to and from the post office and daily newspapers;

Vehicle Care and Safety:

• Takes responsibility for the safety of the vehicle assigned, tools and accessories;
• Cleans and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and usable at all times;
• Checks oil, fuel, water, tires, brakes and other electrical systems before starting driving the car;
• Follows up maintenance need and servicing of the vehicle and promptly reports back to immediate supervisor;
• Performs regular services and maintenance necessary at the designated official service dealer.
• Makes sure that he/she drives with in the speed limits set by Amref and according to traffic regulations;
• Makes sure to wear seat belt and always ask and make sure that his/her passengers wear seat belt;
• Ensures validity of his/her driving license.
• Ensures annual vehicles inspection is done timely and documentation is properly kept.
• Prepare log sheet summary report based on every fuel filling station so as to update Km per litter.
• Prepare and submit vehicles daily check report every two weeks to the CO.

Other functions

• Settles the organization’s utility expenses and various insurance payments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor. 

Office and Logistics Support

• Collects pro-forma and purchase supplies;
• Handles distribution of supplies, copying and binding of printed materials as need arises;
• Assist in procurements, distributions of items as guided by the Procurement Manager;
• Assist program staff in handling financial payments up to threshold limit during regional workshops and trainings;
• Facilitates activities such as customs clearance and travel documents of Amref employees and foreign guests;
• Follows up printing materials from printing enterprises;

Reporting

• Reports accidents damage to vehicles and properties under custody timely to his/her supervisor.
• Report all trip times, mileage and destinations to immediate supervisor.

Academic Qualification:

• Diploma in auto mechanics or grade 10^th or 12^th Completion
• Valid 3^rd grade driving license.

Required Experience: 

• 3 years driving experience & logistics related work.
•  Defensive driving and auto mechanic background.

Required Competencies:

• Good communication skill in English & Amharic and local languages is desirable.
• NGO experience is an added value.
• Good coordination and communication skills.
• Trustworthy, honest and reliable;
• Physical fitness and willingness to work under pressure, possible long working hours and frequent field travel;
• Basic mechanical skill to be able to do small repairs if necessary;