Driver
GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #191/2018
GIZ- Cross -Border Collaboration program in Western Ethiopia and Eastern Sudan
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In Ethiopia GIZ has been implementing development programmes on behalf of the German government for over 40 years jointly with our national partners. The focus of our work in the country is on vocational education, sustainable use of natural resources, land management and food security, biodiversity and forestry. Further programmes enhance the development of a sustainable textile sector and renewable energies.
GIZ Ethiopia Cross-Border collaboration program in western Ethiopia and Eastern Sudan is looking to recruit driver
Job Title: Driver
Remuneration: As per the GIZ scale
Application deadline: December 11, 2018
Place of Work: Addis Ababa
A. Responsibilities and tasks
The driver is responsible for
§ safely and responsibly performing all official travel using official vehicles
§ regularly servicing and looking after official vehicles
§ taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes and locations
§ supporting facilitation and logistical tasks
§ running official errands and
§ assisting with other office work
§ Frequent travelling within the Benishangul- Gumuz Region and to Addis Ababa
Qualification Required & Experience
A. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
§ Secondary high school education
§ holds a valid driver’s licence (grade 3rd level)
§ first aid knowledge is an asset
Professional experience
§ at least 2 years’ work experience as a driver with references
§ proven knowledge in off-road driving and use of 4x4
§ prove of no major accidents in the past 2 years
Other knowledge, additional competences
§ good knowledge of English language, knowledge of German and/or Arabic is an asset
§ knowledge of Amharic and at least one local language spoken in Benishangul – Gumuz Region
§ discipline and punctuality
§ resilience and patience
§ familiarity with Assosa and Benishangul – Gumuz Region
§ appropriate appearance and attire friendly manner with all passengers
§ ensures unrestricted availability of vehicles at all times according to GIZ transportation rules and regulations and reports restrictions immediately
willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are to be agreed with management
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