About Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is an International Humanitarian organization operating Water and Sanitation, Economic Development, Livelihoods, Capacity Building, Emergency Response, Health and Nutrition, and similar sectors in the regions of SNNPR, Somali, Oromia, Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa. Mercy Corps works with communities, public and private sectors to implement appropriate relief, recovery and development interventions. Mercy Corps Ethiopia invites motivated and qualified candidates to apply for the following vacant position.
Position Title: Driver (Emergency)
Duty Station: Deghamedo, Gungado and East Imi
Post Position: 3 positions
[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
Drive Mercy Corps staff in a safe, responsible, and professional manner in accordance with Mercy Corps Ethiopia policies and procedures.
Administer and adhere to Mercy Corps polices and procedures, including but not limited to the following responsibilities/duties:
· Follow the national/local laws required for safe and legal driving.
· Provide safe and timely transportation to authorized passengers; do not operate the vehicle until drivers and passengers are wearing their seatbelts; do not provide transportation to unauthorized passengers.
· Immediately report any losses, serious malfunctions, or accidents; ensure all agency vehicles are in good working order and all necessary equipment is in each vehicle by checking and reporting daily to the supervisor.
· Ensure excellent working condition of vehicles through regular inspection and maintenance, including keeping fuel tanks full, checking oil, water, fluid, and tire pressure, etc.
· Be responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment including: tools, first aid kits, spare parts, etc.
· Clean the exterior and interior of vehicle on regular basis.
· Adhere to driver duty list, and obtain appropriate signatures after every job.
· Maintain and keep vehicle logbook with appropriate signoffs.
· Maintain files of all necessary paperwork for agency vehicles (including fuel and maintenance reports); ensure that all vehicles are carrying complete paperwork, including proof of insurance.
· Provide receipts for all transportation expenses and follow procedures of established purchase plan for all necessary vehicle equipment.
· Make purchases and participate with procurement team when ever necessary.
· Display a willingness and ability to work respectfully and effectively with a wide variety of people.
· Work as part of a team and coordinate with project personnel.
· Perform tasks promptly.
· Any other task or responsibility assigned by agency management staff.
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
· 12 grade complete or equivalent.
· 3rd or 4th grade valid driving license with at least five (5) or four (4) years driving experience.
· Excellent driving skills and driving record.
· Good knowledge of the area, routes to projects and ability to read a map.
· Good technical knowledge of vehicles and basic maintenance.
· Professionalism and self-motivation expected at all times.
· Knowledge of English languages is required.