GIZ- Internal / External Vacancy Announcement #152/2021

Conservation and sustainable management of biodiversity and forests

 The Project “Protection and sustainable use of natural resources in Ethiopia” aims to strengthen the capacities of institutions responsible for protected areas and forests for a climate-resilient management of selected landscapes in accordance with the interests of the local population.

The project implements activities in landscapes around protected areas. In each landscape, communities are further integrated in decision making processes that reflect their interests and development needs.

The project supports national and regional partners in the institutionalization and up-scaling of the already developed instruments for the management of forests and protected areas through digital solutions and interactive platforms.

Contract duration:  July 31, 2024 

Required Candidates: One

Place of Work:   Amaya (Dawro Zone / Konta Woreda), SNNPR 

Responsibilities: 

• provides passenger transport in an official car for project staff, official visitors and guests
• runs errands for the project, e.g. sending letters and messages, paying bills and buying smaller quantities of office supplies
• helps with transporting goods
• cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle(s) regularly
• is responsible for the project vehicle documents and their good condition, keeping a vehicle log and recording monthly maintenance
• reports need for service and carries out minor repairs
• completes the vehicle log correctly in accordance with GIZ standards

• secondary school education
• valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience as a driver with references
• no major accidents in the past 3 years
• familiarity with the area around Chebera Churchura / Amaya, SNNPR
• appropriate appearance
• willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed
• knowledge of English and Amharic