Driver

Who we are: We are a Christian humanitarian and development organization partnering with the local churches and Organizations in more than 50 countries wherever possible to see change in the lives of those in greatest economic need. We believe poverty is caused by broken relationships with God, others, the environment and ourselves, and working to see those relationships restored is key to how we work. We want to see change that is economic, material, environmental and spiritual. 

 Tearfund Ethiopia is looking for a Driver to provide driving services and related assignments for Ethiopian Drought Joint Response(EDJR) project in Harar under the direct supervision of Office Admin and Logistics Lead. The post holder will be responsible for supporting the day to day support functions of the field office team. The job holder is responsible for the smooth Driving service to the field office and proper management of the assigned Vehicle. 

For more information, please refer this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1C_P8iNc1ysajGDkgZoE1H3pqrMkDLyxk/view?usp=sharing

We are looking for candidates with: 

• Minimum 10 or 12 years’ school completion with valid third-level driving license from recognized institutions. Recognised qualification as a Driver (License for driving 4 wheelers SUV, Pickup Trucks and minibuses.) 

• Minimum five years work experience as a professional driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair. 

• Work experience of administrative tasks 

• Vehicle Maintenance/Technician 

• Must have keen sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with staff, visitors, clients and service providers 

• Must have a clean driving license and no driving convictions 

• Must be able to meet timeline for delivery of services 

• Results –based and client services oriented, as well as excellent organization skills are a MUST. 

• Demonstrated behavior of professional and personal ethics, transparency and openness 

• Proven NGO work experience 

The successful applicant will also have: 

• Off-road driving (4×4, winching) 

• Ability to recognize vehicle maintenance issues and perform minor vehicle repairs. 

• Administrative skills 

• Basic communication skills. 

• Resourcefulness and ingenuity Competent driver with valid license 

• Basic knowledge of English is required. 

How To Apply

Do you have the required skills and experience? 

If so, we’d love to hear from you. Please have a look at the attached JD and do apply. Send your updated CV and cover letter to @tearfund.ethiopia@tearfund.org

 Please note that: 

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted. This role will be based in Harar, Ethiopia with frequent travel to the Midega-Tola, Dire Dawa and Addis Ababa . This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia. The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. 

In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a watch list database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.