Driver | Woldiya

Job Title: Drivers
Grade: B
Required Number: One
Location: Amhara, Woldiya satellite office
Responsible To: Area Program Manager

Relations with Others: Reports to Area Program Manager and close working relationships with other staff.

Background

HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination, and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. Our work in over 75 countries is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations – the only one of its kind in the world.

Educational background:

• Minimum 10 or 12 years’ schooling plus technical school diploma in mechanics or diploma in mechanics with at least a third-level driving license from recognized institutions. At least 4-6 years of experience is required. For Diploma minimum of 4 years’ experience is required.

System, project management support Experience:

• 4 years’ experience in supporting officers and others and experience in drive vehicle carefully in accordance with the law, when in the field service cars and carry out minor repairs ensuring cars are safe to drive; ensure all passengers wear seat belts; ability to deal and communicate in English/ Amharic and in local language with all visitors, project partners and HelpAge staff in a polite, friendly manner; support officers in collecting documents to/from other offices and support staff for work related duties; ensure that vehicles are well maintained at all times (including regular cleaning, oil checks, keeping vehicle log books and service schedules) is a must; assist programme staff with workshop, focus group discussion arrangements etc. when in the field; understanding HAI Vehicle polices and implementing is required.

Behavioural Competencies:

This post requires a person who is result oriented and able to work with his/ her team members in line with organizational priorities and have the ability to cooperate and support others so as to drive high-quality work; should have the ability to cooperate and support his/her team members at all times. This post needs someone who is self-managed and committed.

Others: This post requires a person who can understand issues of older persons; supportive; willing and interest to work with a network/partner, and team members, and capable of using and updating the log sheet on a regular basis