GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #10/2019
GIZ - EnDev
As a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and international education work, GIZ - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit – is dedicated to building a future worth living around the world.
We have over 50 years of experience in a wide variety of areas, including rural and economic development, education and employment, energy and the environment, and peace and security. Together with our partners, we work to deliver flexible, effective and cost-effective solutions that offer people better prospects and sustainably improve their living conditions. Of our 18,260 employees in some 120 countries, almost 70 per cent are national personnel working in the field.
As a public-benefit German federal enterprise, we are committed to meeting our clients’ high standards with regard to transparency and accountability. German and European values are central to our work. The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) is our main commissioning party. European Union institutions, the United Nations, the private sector and national governments benefit from our services, too.
In Ethiopia GIZ has been implementing development programs 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 programs enhance the development of a sustainable textile sector and renewable energies. GIZ Energizing Development Ethiopia is looking for a qualified candidate as per the detail below:
Place of Work: Bahir Dar
Required Candidate: One
Duration of Contract: Until December 2019 with possibility of extension
Application deadline: January 29, 2019
Responsibilities
Under the day to day supervision of the regional manager, the Driver/facilitator shall provide reliable and safe driving services with ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with the people of different nationals and cultural background.
The incumbent is responsible for:
Safe and responsible driving of project/program vehicles;
routine maintenance and care of project/program vehicles;
follow-up on all available information concerning street conditions, effective routes and locations;
running official errands and assisting with other office services.
Drives project/program vehicles safely and chauffeurs staff, official project/program visitors, and guests to official destinations
Assists in the transport of project/program goods
Maintenance of cars
Cleans the inside and outside of the project/program vehicle regularly
Checks oil, water, brake and clutch fluids on a daily basis; tyre pressures, battery water, and overall vehicle condition on a monthly basis or after 5000 km, whichever comes earlier; tests lights, brakes, bodywork for dents, etc.
Keeps vehicle logbook on a daily basis and registers each monthly check
Reports the need for maintenance and undertakes minor repairs
Immediately reports any involvement of the project/office vehicle in any, even minor accidents, or any damages or theft of equipment from the vehicle.
Road Information
Follows-up and carefully uses all available information to update knowledge of street conditions, effective routes and locations
Exchanges this information with other drivers
General Duties
Serves all passengers in a friendly manner
Up on request, perform as a guide to visitors
Runs errands for the project/office e.g. delivery of letters/messages, payment of bills, makes minor purchases of office supplies and makes frequent visits to the bank for the process of financial documents
Accomplishes the “Trip Record Book” correctly and accurately
Does not use the car for his/her own private purposes at any time without prior permission from a superior or his/her assigned deputy
If there is no outside driving activity, s/he stands by in the office, supports other colleagues in case of need, and does other office work as assigned
Reports any incidents whilst off duty that may affect his/her driving licence entitlement, as well as any newly known health problems that may affect his/her ability to drive
Assists in driving employees from other projects and counterparts, if and when required
Assists in and/or carries out other project activities and tasks, as assigned
Undertakes further job training related to his/her position and duties; if required. special training programs shall be identified and selected jointly with the GIZ programme management
Required qualifications, competencies and experiences
Minimum of secondary school
Possession of a valid driver’s license
At least 5 years of working experience as a driver with references preferable in NGOs, bi-laterals and international organizations
No history of major accidents within the past 3 years
English language skills in speaking and ideally in writing
Discipline and punctuality
Stress tolerance and patience
Familiarity with area where project/program is situated
Corporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to GIZ’s mission, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Knowledge management and learning
Shares knowledge and experience;
Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office;
Development and operational effectiveness
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol;
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of safety and security issues;