Purpose of the Position: The main purpose of the job is to provide efficient driving and purchasing services to Jara/Gololcha Woreda, Bale Zone WASH program to enable the organization achieves its objectives.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Ø Provide driving services to transport both personnel and purchased or donated goods of the project;
Ø Take care of the vehicle under her/his/ custody;
Ø Handle the motor vehicle and its accessories with due care;
Ø Check oil, tires, breaks and other electrical systems before starting vehicle driving;
Ø Drive vehicles with maximum safety and care and according to traffic regulations;
Ø Transport goods, equipment, tools and other materials from place to place as required;
Ø Carry proper driving license at all times; renew it yearly or as required by the law;
Ø Make routine services such as washing, cleaning and greasing, report any defective parts of malfunctions;
Ø Keep and submit reports on fuel consumption, mileage, car use etc. using a log book or other formats provided for the purpose;
Ø Follow-up and report on time on regular repairs and general maintenance of vehicles he/she is assigned;
Ø Work in all weather conditions (highways and rough roads) without compromising the health and safety policy of WaterAid Ethiopia;
Ø Frequently travel for fieldwork as assigned and scheduled with required overnight stay;
Ø Report accidents promptly;
Ø Keep all the time the local traffic law and guidelines and WaterAid Ethiopia Health and Safety and Security policies;
Ø Collect and deliver letters and documents as instructed;
Ø Send quotation requests for suppliers and collect price quotations;
Ø Handle local purchases of materials and capital items and submit all purchase items (local and imported) to the storekeeper through official goods receiving note of the organization;
Ø Support the project staff and work closely with the local government;
Ø Undertake any other related activities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor.
1.1. Education and year of experience:
Ø Completion of secondary education;
Ø 3rd grade driving license and purchasing experience;
Ø Minimum of 4 years work experience in related fields and demonstrated experience in purchasing process.
Ø Certification in Auto mechanic and First Aid is an advantage;
1.2. Knowledge, Technical Skills and Abilities:
Ø Excellent driving skill;
Ø Physical fitness and willingness to work under pressure, possible long working hours and difficult situation;
Ø Knowledge in First Aid;
Ø Good communications skill;
Ø Basic auto mechanical skill to be able to do small repairs, if necessary;
Ø Demonstrated sound judgment, and ability to work effectively with others at all levels.
1.3. Personal Characteristics / Skills:
The Driver/Purchaser should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:
Ø Trustworthy and reliable.
Ø Ability to act in a professional and ethical manner
Ø Good Communications Skill both English and local language.
Ø Excellent interpersonal skills – builds good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Ø Good team Player
Ø Ability to manage multiple assignments and demanding workload
Ø Firm belief in gender equality and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS
Ø Commitment to values and working styles of WAE and local government
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