Country Office: Ethiopia

Work Base:   Addis Ababa

Availability: As Soon As Possible

Salary Scale: EMS02

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position.

About Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger-USA is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. We save the lives of malnourished children and we enable entire communities to be free from hunger. With more than 8,000 staff in over 50 countries, our programs reached 17 million people in 2019.

About the Country Program in Ethiopia

Action Against Hunger has been operational in Ethiopia since 1984 responding to both chronic and acute needs through a multi-sectoral strategy where nutrition, Food Security and Livelihoods, WASH, and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support activities are integrated to have a meaningful impact on people’s resilience.

Action Against Hunger currently operates in 5 different regions (Oromia, Somali, Amhara, Benishangul Gumuz, and Gambella) with a portfolio of 20m USD/year of emergency, resilience

building, research, and innovation programs. We have a country team of around 600 staff in 17 regional and satellite offices. Our main donors in Ethiopia in 2020/2021 are BHA, ECHO, Europaid, UNHCR, UNICEF, GFFO, BPRM, SIDA, EHF, WFP, CIAA, and others.

Summary of position

Under direct supervision of the Capital Office Transport Officer, responsible for the vehicle assigned to him, ensure transport of AAH staff and equipment, and ensure the maintenance of the vehicle under his responsibility.

The Driver’s Role’s purpose, engagement, and delivery are:

Purpose (The substantive focus of the job encompassing scope, depth, and difficulty of work both conceptual and applied)

Objective 1: Transport people and equipment under good security conditions:

Activities:

• When transporting AAH employees, respect the country’s circulation rules and follow the logistician’s planning and instructions;

• Ensure all staff and expatriates put on their security belts.

• In case of an accident, immediately get in touch with the closest police station and duly inform the logistics department;

• Follow the instructions of the manufacturer and the AAH rules when using the vehicle;

• Keep all personal documents as well as those of the vehicle with you and check that they are valid (driving license, insurance paper, order mission, AAH ID card, AAH charter & Waiver of Liability form…)

• Fill in the Logbook every day according to AAH Kit Log V_3 procedures.

• Respect AAH security rules

Objective 2: Ensure maintenance of the vehicle:

Activities:

• the car every morning or evening

• Ensure radio communications (if applicable)

• Turn off the HF / VHF Radio when starting the engine (if applicable)

• Note down fuel consumption in the record book in the morning and at the end of the day as well as any information concerning the maintenance of the vehicle;

• Wear security boots.

• Ensure that the security toolbox and first aid kit are complete and on-board

• Ensure that there are working fire extinguishers inside the car

• Ensure the fuel tank is always half full.

• Inform the Base Logistician when service is necessary.

Engagement: (The focus of interaction both internally and externally needed to deliver a service seek collaboration and build effective partnerships)

Objective 3: Prepare departures to the field:

Activities:

• Inspect and prepare the vehicle the day before departure so as to be on time;

• Prepare additional equipment to be brought along according to needs (fuel, stickers, flags, tools, medical kit).

• Ensure the good loading and unloading of the car and tight the goods in an appropriate way.

• Know the city plan, especially AAH staff houses, INGOs offices, UN offices … and relevant partners’ offices

• Make sign a Waiver of Liability form letter for none AAH staff.

Delivery: (The focus on the execution of the work and the role of the team for supporting business/operational functions in terms of timeliness and quality)

Objective 4: Behaviour and reporting

Activities:

• Wear on a daily basis AAH visibility clothes.

• Behave in a respectful way at the checkpoint and/or to the police officer and/or to the military keeping in mind that you are representing AAH.

• Report to the base logistician any problem encountered on the road.

• Inform the radio room when departing and returning to the office, people on board, and final destination (if applicable)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A

Gender Equality Commitments  

• Foster an environment that supports the values of women and men, and equal access to information.

• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.

• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, and children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sexual orientation, disability, or religion. Race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status. 

• Value and respect all cultures. 

Fiscal Responsibility

• N/A

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods and to concentrate on work, including typing, and turn out heavy volumes of work accurately, within short time frames under stressful situations in the context of a moderately noisy office with many interruptions. Must be able to proofread own work accurately so that only minor corrections are needed on an infrequent basis.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Any Procurement requests should be raised by using the link software.

Working Conditions, Travel, and Environment

• The duties of the job require regular job attendance at least five days per week. Must be available to work outside normal office hours or on the weekends as required.

• Must be able to travel as required for standard domestic and international business purposes. While performing the duties of this job in the field, the employee may be exposed to precarious settings under high-security risks and/or very basic living conditions and outside weather conditions, as well as to infectious diseases. 

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Professional Experience

• School leaving certificate or equivalent – Driver’s license Minimum Grade 3.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Mechanical skills

• Negotiating ability

• Problem-solving skills

• Rigor

• Punctuality 

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested, please send your application composed of none returnable CV, a Covering Letter with “Driver” written in the subject line, and three references, applicants to the following addresses:

Through CLICK HERE

NB: Only shortlisted applicants will be communicated and the selection process includes a technical test and an interview.

Action Against Hunger-USA provides all staff with an _attractive salary & benefits package. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees & qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or status as a veteran. Action Against Hunger-USA complies with all applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment