Background

Education Development Trust is a leading education services charity working in over 80 countries. We are looking for a driver / logistics assistant to support one of our exciting programmes  in Ethiopia.

Education Development Trust is implementing DFID funded TARGET project (which stands for Technical Assistance to Reinforce General Education Quality Improvement Programme for Equity, GEQIP-E) in Ethiopia since August 2019, through providing targeted Technical Assistance to the Ministry of Education at Federal, Regional, Woreda and school levels.

 What we offer

•  A competitive salary and benefit packages (life insurance, medical insurance , and provident fund)
•  A multicultural work environment where differences are accommodated
• Individual Training and development opportunities
• Innovative and creative work practices
• Flexible work arrangements

Job Description

Job title:                                             (4) Drivers

Group:                                                

Dept/Project/Service:                          TARGET

Reports to:                                         Procurement and Logistics officer

Responsible for:                               N/A

Usual office base:                             Semera, Jigjiga, Assosa and Gambella

Grade:                                                

 Job purpose:

 The Driver provides driving service for project staff, consultants and other visitors.  He or she provides for or performs maintenance for assigned vehicle, maintains all records for the vehicles, and performs administrative tasks as assigned

 Responsibilities:

• Responsible for proper maintenance, care and cleanliness of assigned vehicle on a daily basis. 
• Drives project staff members, consultants and other individuals on project business.  Provides transportation to and from the airport, hotel, project sites, on field trips, and other locations as assigned.  Demonstrate professional driving competence during the trip (drive at a safe speed, drive carefully around people, carts, and animals, apply brakes appropriately, respect other drivers, etc.)
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with all project personnel and passengers.  Maintain neat and clean professional appearance.  Provide timely and friendly support. 
• Accurately records and maintains detailed record of trips including kilometres travelled, fuel consumed and cost, and dates of oil changes, all according to established procedure.
• Perform all duties in accordance with organizations and donors policies and procedures, and comply with all local regulations for the operation of motor vehicle.
• Arrange for repairs and regularly scheduled maintenance of the vehicle using pre-selected garages.  Work with procurement unit if obligated to purchase spare parts.  Perform minor repairs as needed.
• Ensure that all regulations are following in case of accidents and that required paper work is submitted.  Ensure all repairs are completed timely.
• Ensure that the vehicle has all required registrations/licensing and inspections, and that necessary documentation is retained with the vehicle.
• Ensure vehicle has sufficient amount of fuel, maintain the vehicles’ cleanliness, and ensure its security for daily use and proper evening and weekend storage at office or hotel site.
• Provide administrative and logistical assistance as assigned when not occupied with driving and vehicle maintenance duties while at home base and in the field.  Runs errands as required (pick up and deliver goods or documents, etc… as assigned)
• Pass eye exam every two years and provide results to supervisor.
• Maintain driver’s license and provide updated copy of license to supervisor. Report any violations/tickets (on or off-duty) or change in status to supervisor. 
• Take appropriate precautions when driving conditions are hazardous. (This includes but is not limited to dust storms, fog, heavy rain conditions).
• Inspect vehicles for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips and submit a written report on the condition of the vehicle to respective supervisors.
• To complete and submit monthly Log Sheet summary, along with the daily log book summary to immediate supervisor for further analysis.
• Assist in other activities assigned by supervisor

Person specification:

Knowledge:

Essential

•  Certificate/Diploma in Auto mechanics or related fields
• Valid 3rd or above grade driving license
• Must be able to possibly perform minor maintenance and repairs
• Good knowledge of the culture and tradition of the region ; ability to speak the local language of the specific region is an added advantage .
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety and security rules or SOPs in driving
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good written and communication skills in English and Amharic.
• Primary knowledge of word processing software
• Demonstrated punctuality, attention to details, patience, and flexibility and good communication skills
• Willing to handle clerical tasks

Experience:

•  A minimum of 7 years of experience in driving
• Experience in driving and familiarity with rural terrain and roads (particularly of the region you are applying for)
• Prior experience working in the  region 

 Skills:

Essential

• Good writing skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team building skills.
• Ability to act with discretion.
• Good networking skills
• Free from addiction to alcohol and any drug including chat 
• Integrity and trustfulness
• Fast learner and willingness to grow 

Key Competencies for the role: