Driver

Good Neighbors Ethiopia (GNE) is a humanitarian and non-governmental organization which is working on child sponsorship and community development activities for the last 28 years in Ethiopia since 1997. GNE is a Korea based organization re-registered here in Ethiopia as a charity organization with certificate No. of 1135 and governed by the rule and regulation of the Agency for Civil society Organizations.

Vacant Position: Driver

Responsible to: Admin and HR department

Term of Employment: Contract for a period of one year with possibility extension based on performance and budget availability.

Duty Station(s): Angollella Tera CDP Office

Required Number: One

Gender: male

Applicants – Internal and external

Salary and Benefits: Based on the organizational scale

• Education level 10th grade or 12 grade complete.
• 3 years and more NGO experience as a Driver or similar role.
• Can read and write Amharic and English
• Some experience with report writing
• Team player and willing to support project activities during his off time.
• Public -1 driving license

Job Description for Driver:

Provide safe and secured transportation service at all the required time by making sure the vehicle is always clean, with all the required safety clearance and all mechanical care taken.

• Provide security and escorting service all time
• Perform routine preventive maintenance, check the engine oil and oil of other parts, and change the tire, when needed.
• Assure the safety of the vehicles before any movement by checking the required checkpoints,
• Assure the cleanliness of the vehicle
• Get proper preventive maintenance service for the vehicle according to schedule and adjust, lubrication and service time by not affecting day to day work,
• Manage the vehicle logbook for fuel & lubricant usage, movement and mileage, and any malfunctions and accidents and report with the given reporting schedule,
• Provide the required transportation and executive security service
• Ensure that the company vehicle is always parked in areas that permit parking in order to avoid accident, penalty and towing,
• Ensure all the necessary safety pre-conditions are met before getting onboard,
• Responsible for equipment, tools, chains, spare tires placed in the vehicles and reports any changes,
• Inform to the immediate supervisor about service, maintenance and other possible repairs needed in advance and fill in technical report,
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the line manager

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Commitment to the vision and mission of GNE.
• Previous experiences with international NGOs and donors will be considered an asset.
• Perfect knowledge of Ethiopian accounting, taxation and procurement rules/regulation;
• Relevant experience Driver knowledge;
• Highly motivated and able to work independently, taking initiative, setting priorities;

About You

• The position requires a minimum of 10/12th Grade Complete and Public -1 driving license.
• Proficient in both spoken and written English and Amharic.
• Knowledge of local languages will be an advantage.