JOB OPPORTUNITY

Internal/External

 Reference No:  REC/ 90/23Job title:           

Driver Mechanic

Location: Somali-  Warder area officeReports to:Area LogisticNumber of Posts01 /one /Closing date:   October 12, 2023

About GOAL

GOAL has been working in Ethiopia since 1984 implementing a range of development and emergency response activities. It has been operating as a registered NGO since 1991.GOAL is currently implementing Humanitarian and Development programmes in many parts of the country undertaking large scale nutrition/health rapid response program funded by many donors mainly USAID/OFDA, EHAF/Irish Aid and ECHO. With this regards the country Logistics Department in collaboration with field personnel executes a huge responsibility in delivering logistical services to the programme operations with major components of activities being Procurement, Transport, Asset, and service contract management and warehousing along with IT and Safety and Security. 

General Description of the Role and Objectives (description of the main facets of the role and objectives limited to three at the most).

The Driver Mechanic is responsible for the overall condition and safe driving of GOAL vehicles and servicing generator at his field office by ensuring high quality workmanship, through accomplishment of A &B type service and minor maintenance tasks on vehicles & Generators.

 Overall Objectives of the position:

 The objective of the position is ensuring that all GOAL vehicles , and Generators have got minor  maintenance at field office and safely driving the vehicle he is assigned on; serviced in-house regularly and any maintenance work (except special machine & body work) is done. The objective is reducing vehicle maintenance and running cost, ensuring high level safety standard, and making vehicle available for duty at all times.

 Key Duties:

• Drive GOAL Ethiopia vehicles to give service to GOAL staff as required and given schedule by the

Immediate supervisor

• Deliver GOAL messages to different Organizations, Ministries, and Companies etc.

• Always carry out basic security checks on the vehicles that he/she uses before starting driving and at the end of the day. (Tyre pressure/condition, battery water, fuel & oil levels, radiator water etc.)

• Accomplishes A & B type preventive maintenance service for Cars, Motor bikes and Generators at his field office location. 

• To carry out minor maintenance works for Cars, Motor bikes and generators in his field office

• Initiates spare part and maintenance tool kit requests for the task at his field location.

• To monitor vehicles, motor bicycles and generators at FOs are in good technical condition.

• Drives the vehicle he is assigned on according to driving policy of Goal Ethiopia

• Ensures that his vehicle is safe to drive and equipped with the relevant accessories.

• Reports to immediate supervisor when major maintenance is required for the vehicle at HO.

• In consultation with the Logistics supervisor ensure that, all servicing and repairs are done on schedule.

• Ensure the car is kept clean and tidy always.

• Ensure that the vehicle is only used for GOAL approved purposes.

• Keep and respect GOAL driving regulation as per the GOAL personnel manual.

• Respect traffic regulation as per the Road Transport and Traffic regulation.

• Responsible for the collection, storage, transport and final delivery of all goods in his/her vehicle.

• Ensure every passenger wears Safety Belt before start driving the vehicle.

• Avoid using mobile phones when driving GOAL vehicles at any time & place. 

• To advise/support the LAF officer on the purchasing spare parts, ensuring prices remain competitive.

• To ensure that generators in all GOAL locations are in good working condition and are serviced on a regular basis;

• Facilitate GE vehicles RTA annual technical inspection by liaising with the transport department.

• To implement transport policy as directed by GOAL Ethiopia

• Any other related duties assigned by the immediate supervisor. 

Mainstreaming Issues

• Familiarize self, understand and implement, according to area of responsibility, GOAL’s policies and procedures on mainstreaming of Gender, HIV/AIDS and Child Protection.

Job Requirements 

• Diploma in Auto mechanics from technical school with a minimum of 4 years relevant work experience.

 Key qualities, Skills and Competences: (list of qualities that are considered necessary for the specific post which are believed to be key to the success of the job holder in the specific post):

 Excellent related technical skill and application to maintain vehicles, motorbikes and generators

• English Language particularly to refer service manuals and reports.

• Good communication and interpersonal skill

• Team oriented, flexible and creative approach; keen to take initiative where appropriate.

• Accountability & responsiveness within areas of responsibilities,

 Desirable qualities, Skills and Competences: (list of qualities that are considered desirable for the specific post):

• Computer literate in Word and XL.

Commitments:

 ·   GOAL’s recruitment procedure is fair and transparent which is also in line with the organization’s commitment to its integrity, honesty and culture. GOAL is committed to ensure that, its performance complies with the terms and conditions of relevant agreements, applicable laws & regulations. Hence, pre-employment background checks will be conducted, and employees are required to read, understand, sign and implement different polices including safeguarding and child protection policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and abuse policy, sexual harassment policy, code of conducts and any other rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is strongly committed not to harm the people under its care.

How to Apply

APPLICATION PROCEEDURE:

Interested and qualified applicants need to submit ONLY once their non - returnable application with CV for one vacancy. The vacancy references number along with the title & duty station need to be written in the application letter.

Applicants can directly apply via this LINK

GOAL strongly encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

GOAL is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process