Temporary Drivers (2 Positions) -Jijiga, Ethiopia

Temporary Driver 

SDR

The follow-on TC module ‘Capacity development to strengthen drought resilience in the lowlands of Ethiopia’ (CDSDR III) is an integral part of the development cooperation programme ‘Rural Development in Ethiopia’ under the core area ‘Living without hunger – transforming agricultural and food systems. As the basis for establishing the DC programme a portfolio review is currently being conducted in what has to date been the priority area ‘Sustainable management of natural resources, land management and food and nutrition security’. The review is to consolidate the ‘green portfolio (including the protection and sustainable management of biodiversity (and forest resources))’ in Ethiopia and align it with the BMZ 2030 reform strategy.

The CDSDR III measure is aligned to the national policy and strategy framework. The government of Ethiopia stresses the importance of agriculture development. The economic potential of livestock production, the development of water points, the arid and semi-arid lands, and here, the importance of enhanced drought resilience is increasingly recognized, as shown with the following:

• The Ethiopian Government has developed the Country Programming Paper (CPP) to End Drought Emergencies in the Horn of Africa (2012). The CPP is firmly anchored to the Government’s Growth and Transformation Plan, Five Year Plan (GTP II).
• Ethiopia‘s Agricultural Sector Policy and Investment Framework (2010) is putting emphasis on productivity improvement and commercialization and demanding more sustainable natural resource management (NRM) practices.
• Ethiopia‘s Sustainable Land Management Investment Framework (ESIF) is forming the basis for all projects on sustainable land management (2010), which is an offshoot of the first strategic direction for SLM in the country i.e., the CBPWD Guideline.

• The Progressive Land Use Proclamation (2006), which helps to improve the land use rights and improves land tenure security.
• The “Climate-Resilient Green Economy” (CRGE) strategy stresses improved crop and livestock production for food security and income while reducing emissions as well as protecting woodlands and pasture.

GIZ has been supporting the implementation of CDSDR since 2013 in different forms in Afar and Somali regions. Starting from October 2022, GIZ CDSDR III increased its geographical coverage and included two additional regions, Oromia and Southern Nations Nationalities Peoples’ Region.

Within this framework, GIZ-CDSDR III) will focus on the enhancement of the efficiency of DVRPU approach and service delivered by federal, regional and local institutions for planning and implementing sustainable land management and productive uses measures.

Against this background, GIZ CDSDR III is recruiting two temporary Drivers as outlined below:

Contract duration: 30.06.2023

Required candidates: 2

Responsibilities

• As part of the GIZ SDR program team, will be accountable to the logistics officer
• Will be responsible for driving services, changing wheels and tires, maintenance and minor repairs
• Take over additional tasks like, preparing the car for mission, translation or picture taking during field visits, setting up camping equipment for overnight stays in the field, procurement services, cash courier in line with Head Driver and Administration and Financial team
• Coordinate with the Head Driver vehicle allocation for missions in-line with GIZ regulations and in collaboration with its partner institutions
• Coordinate with the Head Driver for the management and maintenance of the allocated vehicle and the vehicle fleet
• Drive assigned vehicles safely and chauffer project and GIZ staff, official visitors and partners to official destinations
• Prepare the vehicle for heavy duty off-road trips in the lowlands (reserve tyres, repair kit, water, first aid and safety equipment)
• Take careful note of all available information concerning street condition, effective routes, security and locations
• Report the need for maintenance to the logistics officer
• Immediately report any involvement of the office/program vehicle in any, even minor accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the vehicle
• Fill the board book according to regulations
• Read and understand all regulations with regard to driving and passenger management

Required qualifications, competencies, and experience

Qualifications

• Secondary school level
• Possession of valid driving license
• Required language skills: Basic English in spoken and written, good knowledge of Amharic and Mandatory in Somali language
• Additional local languages like Afari, Somali and Oromifa are of advantage
• Being ready for regular and long absence missions in all of Ethiopia and occasional missions to neighboring countries

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of working experience as driver with references (no accidents caused)
• Proven experience of driving in rural areas and off-road areas

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Knowledge about Afar and Somali region of advantage
• Vocational training of car mechanics is of advantage
• Previous Job experience with international organizations is of advantage