Driver

Job Summary

• Project Title:Preventing Forest Loss, Promoting Restoration, and Integrating Sustainability into Ethiopia’s Coffee Value Chains and Food Systems (FOLUR)
• Position Title: Driver
• Location :Addis Ababa, and travel to project regions and woredas whenever needed.
• Position Type’Employment Contract
• Salary:As per the FOLUR project scale
• Expected Duration:One year with possible extension based on performance and availability of funds

DETAIL FUNCTIONS

• Provide driving service to the FOLUR Project Manager.
• Provide driving service to the PMU staff and FOLUR-relevant personnel on project business, at the FOLUR Project Manager’s approval – with such approval captured in the vehicle logbook.
• Keep vehicle logbook with complete and up-to-date record of all trips and mileage completed.
• Ensure the vehicle is filled with fuel, serviced and maintained.
• Perform regular safety checks on vehicle.
• Undertake trips outside Addis when required, at the FOLUR Project Managers approval.
• Map out driving routes ahead of time to determine the most expedient trip.
• Listen to traffic and weather reports to stay up to date on road conditions.
• Ensure the car seats are clean and comfortable.
• Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues.
• Book car wash and detailing services to maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car
• Keep a smooth working relationship with the project staff.
• Adhere to all applicable government driving regulations.
• Perform other duties assigned by the FOLUR Project Manager

Job Requirement

REQUIRED SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

• Licensed, authorized and insured to drive the official project vehicle linked to the MoPD-based PMU in Addis Ababa
• Grade 10/12 and above education attainment levels.
• Hold minimum of 3rd level driver’s license (or equivalent) with a clean track record.
• More than 8 years of driving experience.
• Demonstrated skills in basic motor vehicle maintenance.
• Willingness to drive a project vehicle to all project regions and woredas.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Respectful and flexible with working hours.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

How to Apply

NB:

• Interested and applicants shall submit their Non-returnable CV and copy of their credentials with 5 (Five) working days from the date of this announcement.