Ethiopian Society of Sociologist Social Workers and Anthropologists Driver Jobs in Ethiopia

Ethiopian Society of Sociologist Social Workers and Anthropologists Driver Jobs in Ethiopia


Job Description

  • The Driver will provide safe transport services for ESSSWA staff adhering to ESSSWA’s, Government’s and donor’s policies and country traffic and safety rules.

    Essential Job Functions

  • Adherence to all ESSSWA’s policies and procedures as outlined in ESSSWA’s policies and procedure manuals;

  • Perform duties based on the given schedule and as per the job description provided and as per the request of the supervisor and as per approved travel requests;

  • Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with ESSSWA’s policies/regulations;

  • Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely and report needs and problems to immediate supervisor;

  • Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by ESSSWA and supervisor;

  • Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc;

  • Check daily the technical conditions of the vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, equipment, spare parts, etc.) before start driving;

  • Ensure the security of passengers in the vehicle limiting the speed as per ESSSWA’s policy and traffic rules in the country;

  • Inform the supervisor immediately when incident or accident happened and get police report as per the insurance policy;

  • Respect the security rules of the country and ESSSWA and donor related to vehicle movements, specifically at checkpoints and roadblocks and ensure all passengers know and respect the security rules; and check security situation and road conditions before departure;

  • Carry out small liaising task as requested (collecting of documents, dropping of letters, payment of utility bills, government taxes
    etc);

  • Facilitate
    vehicles maintenance and insurance process as required;

  • Other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and ESSSWA’s Executive Director

    Job Requirements

    Knowledge and Experience

  • Diploma in Auto Mechanics.

  • Valid 3rd Grade or above driving license.

  • Six years or more work experience as a Driver in an International or local NGO with field work experiences.

  • Training certificate in related areas is an advantage.

  • Willingness and ability to perform other related duties as assigned.

    Success Factors

  • Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.

  • Emotional maturity and physical stamina.

  • Excellent organizational skills with ability to successfully manage multiple tasks.

  • Responsible and trustworthy.

  • Must be confident, self-starter, an independent thinker and have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills; team oriented.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse group of people.

  • Good communication skills, written and oral are required.

  • Good time management skill.

  • Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to ESSSWA.

    How to Apply

    • Only candidates who fulfill the minimum criteria are encouraged to send application dossier containing the following: Application letter, up to date curriculum vitae (CV), names and addresses of three references, at least one of them should be from the recent employer and scanned copies of all academic credentials and testimonials and any other supporting documents within ten (10) consecutive days starting from the date of this announcement on ethiojobs.net to the following address.

    • Address: E-mail: firehiwotsodo@gmail.com or Keifa2002@gmail.com

  • In order to ensure fairness to all applicants personal inquiries are not permitted.

  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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