Background
Vétérinaires Sans Frontières – Suisse (VSF-Suisse) is a development-oriented, politically and religiously neutral non-profit international non-governmental organization (INGO) headquartered in Berne, Switzerland. Activities range from emergency relief to long-term development, with projects in Togo Mali, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia.
VSF-Suisse envisions having healthy people live and derive their livelihoods from healthy livestock in a sustainable, healthy and peaceful environment.
VSF-Suisse began work in Ethiopia in 2010 as a Foreign Charity, implementing resilience-building, disaster-risk reduction, animal-health and nutrition-sensitive humanitarian interventions. Linking agricultural and livestock interventions to community-based nutrition has been a flagship activity of the organization (and of the Ethiopia Programme in particular). In this regard, results from shorter-term emergency interventions have demonstrated longer-term nutritional impacts, and many of the organization’s projects have consequently been extended and scaled up.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Field Office Manager and direct supervision of the Country office Admin and Finance, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the VSF Suisse staff officials and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Essential Duties
Provision of reliable and secure driving services to the Staff
Properly checks oil, lights, water, petrol, nuts, brakes and tools.
Ensures that the vehicle is clean and tidy at all times.
Drives the vehicles only where the logbook is properly authorized.
Secures vehicle equipment and ensures that the vehicle is securely placed with locking devices at all times.
Ensures that vehicles are regularly maintained and serviced.
Maintain records of vehicle usage (including fuel consumption, mileage, and trip logs) and observes all company vehicle utilization policies and country traffic laws.
Responsible for daily up-keep and cleaning of project vehicles, scheduling routine maintenance, and ensuring readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel, tires and other parts of the vehicle prior to driving.
Perform project routine business, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation
Drive VSF-Suisse personnel to their activity areas as assigned
Education:
Diplima in Auto Mechanic Technician Level or above
Completion of Secondary education with Valid Driver’s license.
Experience:
3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
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