About GOAL 

GOAL’s mission is to work with the most vulnerable communities to help them respond to and recover from humanitarian crises, and to assist them to build transcendent solutions to mitigate poverty and vulnerability. 

GOAL is a non-for profit organization that has been working in Ethiopia for over 30 years across all the region of the country towards ensuring the poorest and most vulnerable in our world and those affected by humanitarian crises have access to the fundamental rights of life, including but not limited to adequate shelter, food and livelihoods, water and sanitation, nutrition, healthcare and education. GOAL implements a range of multi-sectoral development, resilience, recovery and humanitarian responses Programmes by being sensitive to cross-cutting issues including gender, accountably, child protection, HIV/AIDS.

We envision a world where poverty no longer exist, where vulnerable communities are resilient, where barriers to wellbeing are removed and where everyone has equal rights and opportunities. GOAL Ethiopia’s main donors are Irish Aid, USAID/OFDA, EHF, ECHO and other private donors.

 GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

 The Driver will be responsible to drive GOAL Ethiopia vehicles during Weekends, Evening time, Public Holidays, sometimes early morning from 5:00am  and depending on need basis. The Driver is responsible for keeping the vehicle assigned clean, drives safely as per the driving policy manuals of GOAL Ethiopia and treats passengers properly. S/he is also expected to adhere to one vehicle one driver policy of the organization.

Key Areas of Accountability/Duties

Key Duties/Task list

• Drive GOAL Ethiopia’s Vehicle during weekends, evening time, weekends, public holidays, sometimes early morning from 5:00am and depending on need basis.

• The work time of the Driver is as follows: Evening hours from 4:30pm to 10:00pm, Weekends and Public Holidays from 8:00am to 10:00pm, Airport drop from 5:00am to 8:00am.

• The Drivers May be tasked to cover driver gaps during daytime activity based on the need basis.

• The Driver may be assigned for field support to cover Driver’s gap when drivers are on leave.

• Drives GOAL Ethiopia’s vehicles economically & safely as per schedule issued by the Senior Fleet officer.

• Provides the necessary care for passengers and goods (checks and receives items) to be transported, always ensures that every passenger wear seatbelt while traveling in GOAL/ET’s vehicle.

• Provide support to GOAL staff and visitors in transporting materials and persons, including loading and unloading GOAL vehicles as required.

• Respect local traffic laws and drive within GOAL and locally established speed limits.

• Do not accept unknown riders - particularly individuals carrying weapons, wearing military uniforms, or those linked to conflicts - inside GOAL vehicles.

• Before departure fuel the vehicle and check oil and lubricant levels; verify that all documents are in order and available in the vehicle glove box; ensure the jack is available and operational; check the status of the spare tire, and ensure that a basic toolbox, first aid kit, wench control and flashlight (with batteries) are aboard the vehicle.

• Ensure vehicles are never used for personal reasons without the approval of the senior managers.

• Renews own driving license in a timely manner.

Undertaking minor repair and maintenance

• Follow- up and make vehicle services as scheduled for A, B, C and D type of services and remind immediate supervisor expected date of services.

• Understand the basic operations and maintenance requirements of GOAL vehicles so as to be able to operate them in a safe manner.

• Performs routine checks on vehicles daily & reports as necessary on vehicle damage & time of service.

• Checks/corrects proper functioning of all warning and safety instruments on the vehicle before operation.

• Ensures that vehicles are always clean.

• Ensures that all the necessary tools and accessories (jack with handle, tire range, screw drives) and all First Aid Kits are in place and in good working order.

• Changes and cleans air filters, replaces, and adjusts A/C fan belt and check/adjust tire pressure as necessary.

Compiling Reports and other functions

• Ensure vehicle is full in each fueling station and consumption is calculated and shown on the log sheet immediately after making the vehicle full.

• Fills out log sheet/book for every trip as per GOAL policy, make sure passengers to sign vehicle log sheets and summit it at the end of each week.

• Reports any vehicle problems including damage and breakdowns to supervisor immediately.

• Notify the Senior Fleet Officer or designate of any movement of any vehicle from the office, any deviation from the planned route of travel, or changes of schedule.

• Inform the main GOAL office of any danger – immediate or potential – to the security of GOAL staff or equipment due to demonstrations / riots in town, roadblocks, requisitions of vehicles by armed persons, shooting, etc. to alert staff.

• Reports any accident to the police/relevant Government authority, to the Insurance Company and the supervisor immediately. Take care to complete all relevant forms as per GOAL policy.

• Implements all necessary policies and procedures of GOAL and Road Transport Authority.

• Ensure Fuel top-up or fuel receipt is submitted or send to Supervisor immediately after topping up

• Avoid in loading unknown parcels, baggage, or other questionable loads into the vehicles.

• Takes proper care and utilize the GOAL property i.e fuel, lubricants, etc… in economical manner.

• Providing erranding and Liaoning service as required.

• Perform other logistics activities as and when requeste

• Keep trip log, noting kilometres and location when refuelling and at end of day.

• Report regularly on progress by mobile phone.

• Report any incidents, security or otherwise, after trip (or during trip where serious).

• No unauthorised passengers in the vehicle except with the permission of the CD/ACD. Make sure the authorised passenger signs the Non-Liability Document before starting off the journey.

• Inform Line Manager/Area Coordinator immediately regarding any accident including nature of accident, injured parties, damage to vehicle and any other essential info (location, time, etc). With Line Manager, fill out Accident Report in full for any accident.

 General / Administrative

• Log all trips on blackboard movement schedule/Daily vehicle movement logbook.

• Carry out vehicle inventory check as per Vehicle check list.

• Vehicles to be returned to the GOAL compound at the end of the trip in line with the cut off time of driving.

• Keep driving licence current.

• Inform Logistics Officer/Assistant at least 2 weeks in advance of any leave requested.

• Comply with Rules and Procedures for GOAL Driver Policy.

• Be mindful of GOAL’s reputation always.

• No consumption of alcohol and drugs during work hours nor reporting for duty whilst under the influence of either the above.  No consumption of alcohol in the prior 8 hours before reporting for duty

• Responsible for filling out timesheets and prior authorisation for overtime.

• Complete the Logbook for each journey each day ensuring that the team leader signs for each journey.

Transport of Goods

• Sign Packing List/Delivery Docket for goods being transported.

• Get consignee to sign Packing List/Delivery Dockets for receipt on delivery.

• Give signed Packing Lists/Delivery Dockets to storekeeper/Logistics Officer/Assistant on return.

• Work in collaboration with the guards in keeping accurate forms concerning the movement of vehicles and the stocks being delivered.

Other Duties

• Cooperate with all members of the GOAL team and develop a good working relationship with all staff; always carry out duties responsibly and act in a professional manner.

• Inform the Logistics Officer/Assistant of any difficulties or problems encountered.

• Perform any other duties as assigned by Line Manager.

Job Requirements

JOIN US

Do you want to join an exciting organization that brings high level impact to the community and add value to your professional advancement?  Then join us if you have:

• Qualification: Certificate in driver/mechanic

• 3 years’ experience as a driver in an INGO

• Basic mechanic knowledge

• Staff management experience and good inter-personnel skills

• Valid driving license for the relevant category of vehicles

• 4x4 driving experience.

• Know how to use a winch.

• Willing to travel to remote areas and to camp in the field, ability to work flexibly including weekends and willingness to travel and work in rural locations and live in basic conditions.

• Understanding of the Program nature and willing to travel and live in field site,

• Very good knowledge and application of the country’s as well as organization’s Driving, Road Transport & Traffic regulations

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

• Rigorous, Organized, Honest, Vigilant, Motivated, Hard Working, Accountability, responsiveness

Desirable quality, skill and competence

• Experience in General Mechanics is an extra value.

• Good command of English language.

• Able to speak the local language.

• Background from/familiarity local area.

REMUNERATION and BENEFITS:

•  GOAL will pay a competitive basic salary based on the salary grading with addition benefits.

• A chance to develop tangible experience.

• Being part of a team who continue to make a real difference to the lives of the most vulnerable people. 

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 policy, rules and regulation of the organization. GOAL is committed to safeguarding and protection from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (PSEAH). Staffs, partners and other who are in contact with GOAL work are expected to adhere to GO’L's PSEAH Policy and make ethical decisions to ensure the protection of people particularly children and vulnerable adults from sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment.

How to Apply

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

Applicants can directly apply through 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.