Ripple Effect (RE) is registered and licensed Foreign Charity. RE Ethiopia was established in March 2006 and works to see a rural Ethiopia that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. RE focuses on three thematic areas; Farm Systems, Gender and Social Inclusion and Enterprise Development to help to combat poverty and works to create a rejuvenated and abundant African environment for both current and future generations.

We are recruiting a Driver/Purchaser for Ripple Effect (RE) projects planned to be implemented in Wolaita Zone. For this vacant position we will consider applicants who have A valid driving permit, a relevant certificate of education minimum Diploma in procurement or relevant field.

Essentially a minimum of 5 years’ experience driving vehicles; Experience of field work with ability to drive on difficult terrains and long distances; Experience of procurement of goods and services and liaison works; Defensive driving skills. Essential Skills Good communication and listening and interpersonal skills.; a good command of English and the main local language in the country based; the ability to quickly assess and take action for self and the safety of people or goods transported in situations such as accidents, emergencies or any security related matters; willing to work flexibly to travel long distances and at times working late hours.

About Job

• The purpose/key responsibility to drive and transport Ripple Effect staff and other authorised passengers, goods and services, always ensuring the suitable mechanical and security condition of the vehicles, in line with Ripple Effect policies
• Collect Performa invoice on approved purchase requisition, in compliance with Ripple Effect’s procurement policies and procedure and performing liaison works as per the Ripple Effect regulation and as stipulated in this job description.
• Drive staff and visitors using Ripple Effect vehicles to specified destinations such as offices and the field.
• Deliver packages, goods, and mail to specified destinations and offices as required.
• Assist in handling and managing Ripple Effect guests and visitors in line with training, meetings, workshops, field visits and programme review exercises.
• Ensure the safety and security of all passengers (e.g., safety belts) before the start of any journey, and at all times while in the vehicle.
• Check on a regular basis the vehicle condition (e.g. engine oil, water, battery, brakes, tyre pressure, licence, third party insurance, technical control certificate etc) prior to any journey.
• Ensure vehicles are kept clean, secure and receive timely and adequate repair and maintenance.
• Ensure appropriate and timely servicing of all movements, repairs as well as properly recording fuel consumption in the vehicle logbook.
• Report all minor and major damages and accidents on the vehicle that need to be addressed to the supervisor as per Ripple Effect vehicle policies.
• Receive approved purchase requisition and collect proforma invoice and submit to supervisor.
• Collect purchased items from venders and submit to respective requesting units.
• Keep register of purchase requests and record status of all purchases.
• Prepare required procurement status reports and submit to the supervisor.
• Collect or drop mails, letters, packages, messages, courier, and hand-delivered items.
• Handle liaising works with Government Offices and other organizations.

Job type: Four years Fixed Term Contract and renewable yearly

Job category: Finance and Administration