Driver Mechanical

Job Description

Background

HelpAge International helps older people claim their rights, challenge discrimination, and overcome poverty, so that they can lead dignified, secure, active and healthy lives. Our work in over 75 countries is strengthened through our global network of like-minded organisations - the only one of its kind in the world. 

Relations with Others: Reports and is accountable to Logistic support officer and close working relationships with other staffs.

Ref No:  HAI/Prg/23/22

Grade:  B

Location: Ethiopia, Gambella

Responsible To: Logistic support officer

Job Requirement

Person Specification:

Educational background:

• Minimum 10 or 12 years’ schooling plus technical school diploma in mechanic or diploma in mechanic with at least third level driving license from recognized institutions. At least 4-6 years of experience is required. For Diploma minimum of 4 years’ experience is required.

System, project management support Experience:

• 4 years’ experience  in supporting officers and others and experience in drive vehicle carefully in accordance with the law, when in the field service cars and carry out minor repairs ensuring cars are safe to drive; ensure all passengers wear seat belts; ability to deal and communicate in English/ Amharic and in local language with all visitors, project partners and HelpAge staff in a polite, friendly manner; support officers in collecting documents to/from other offices and support staff for work related duties; ensure that vehicles are well maintained at all times (including regular cleaning, oil checks, keeping vehicle log books and service schedules) is a must; assist programme staff with workshop, focus group discussion arrangements etc. when in the field; understanding HAI Vehicle polices and implementing is required.

Behavioural Competencies:

• This post requires a person who is result oriented and able to work with his/ her team members in line with organisational priorities and have the ability to cooperate and support others so as to drive high quality work; should have the ability to cooperate and support his/her team members at all times. This post needs someone who is self-managed and committed.

Others: This post requires a person who have the ability in understanding issues of older persons; supportive; willingness and interest to work with a network/partner, team members and capable in using and updating log sheet on a regular bases.