Summary

The driver will drive TechnoServe staff and representatives within project areas in Ethiopia as required, take proper care of assigned vehicles, and implement TechnoServe’s Vehicle Administration and Use Policy for Ethiopia.

The duration of the contract will be for 6 months with possibility of extension.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities:

The Driver’s priorities will broadly fall into the following categories:

Driving Support:

• Drive staff for business-related purposes as requested.
• Ensure all necessary vehicle documents (e.g. insurance, registration documents, etc.) are present in the vehicle and up to date.
• Take care of vehicle tools and cleanliness.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Immediately report any accidents, technical faults or failures, damages, and maintenance need to the appropriate staff member.
• Ensure that assigned vehicle(s) are completely equipped with a first aid kit, spare tires, working flashlight and batteries, a vehicle jack, wheel brace and a tool kit (spanner, wrench, tire removers, patch kit, etc.).
• Keep track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle in order to make sure that servicing is performed on time.
• Report to supervisor any vehicle defects that need repair.

Other:

• Assist in general administrative/office duties, such as messenger duties, sending/collecting/distributing post
• Support project staff as necessary while on tour as may be designated.
• As a member of the business unit, work collaboratively with team members to ensure good coordination, communication, planning, and customer service to staff and programmatic operations, including providing cover for and support to others, and undertaking duties as delegated by the line manager.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Must have valid 3rd grade driving license.
• Must be 12th grade complete.
• Having Diploma in Auto-mechanics is an advantage.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Driver.
• Experience in driving four-wheel drive/field vehicle.
• Technical knowledge of vehicles and basic maintenance.
• Experience in an NGO environment.
• gender sensitive
• Flexible and willing to work outside normal office hours and during weekends.
• Ability of rural and in town driving skill.
• Willing to travel outside of the base and travel long distance.
• Be reliable, punctual, committed and self-motivated.
• Ability to communicate in both Amharic & English languages,
• willing and able to work in a team