Organization Profile and Background 

Welthungerhilfe/German Agro Action is an international NGO with Head-Quarter in Bonn and working in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Welthungerhilfe/GAA is fighting to help free the world of hunger and poverty. This vision is the basis of our organization’s character and activities. Welthungerhilfe/GAA secure funds from private donations and international funding organizations, for example, EC, USAID, UN-OCHA, ECHO, and German Government. We work in the sectors of Rural Development, WASH, Natural Resource Management and Social Development. Welthungerhilfe/GAA Ethiopia follows partnership approach for project planning, implementation, and administration with Ethiopia Partner-NGOs and in exceptional cases WHH/GAA implements projects by itself.

What We Offer

-          A multicultural work environment where differences are accommodated

-          A continuous learning culture

-          Innovative and creative work practices

-          Flexible work arrangements

-          Attractive salary and benefit packages

-         Our principle: "Help the poor to help themselves”

Job Description 
 Job Title: Driver

Reports to: Head of project 

Number of Positions: 1 (one)

Duty Stations:  Semera, Afar Region 
Contract Period: one year with high possibility of extension

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Driver will have an overall responsibility of driving vehicles and  keeping the organization’s vehicles in good condition including minor maintenance of vehicles and perform liaison works as per the office regulation and as stipulated in this job description.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that the vehicle is utilized for the sole purpose of the organization's work and comply with strictly.

• Ensure that Welthungerhilfe/German Agro Action Ethiopia office’s policy with Non-Smoking and Drug Free policy is upheld within the vehicle.

• Follow up that all vehicles are equipped with the necessary safety and short term maintenance equipment.

• Responsible to have all relevant and up to date certification/documentation on hand while on assignment.

• Ensures that the necessary appliances and First Aid kit are readily available in the vehicle in good condition and communicate any gaps identified for immediate stocking.

• Ensures proper cleanliness of assigned vehicles

• Responsible to drive the vehicle assigned in a safe way, with strict observance of traffic rules and regulations and the organization's internal policy.

• Responsible for the timely recording of official trips as per the office’s rules,

• Follow-up scheduled insurance, service period and annual inspection of assigned vehicles and report to supervisor

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and checkup of the car, performs minor repair & ensures the safety of the car all the time.

• Responsible for service maintenance follow up that are carried out by the contracted garage and update immediate supervisor for any administration action.

• Responsible to distributes/collect letters, packages, & delivery of project documents on behalf of the organization and checks mails in the post office daily & perform related liaison works

• Assist in the settlement of monthly utility bills (telephone, internet, etc.) or any associated payments.

• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:          

• Renewed 3rd grade driving license

• High School complete plus Certificate in Auto-mechanics.

• Minimum of (3) three years as driver and in handling different liaising activities and experience with NGO’s.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good knowledge of safety and security standards

• Able to speak and write in English (highly desirable)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in local language    

• A good track of performance in driving, vehicle maintenance and liaising activities

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updated CV and cover letter with three reference to WHH Ethiopia through THIS LINK no later than February 11, 2025.

                                        Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.