Essential Job Responsibilities

• Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations.
• Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management.
• Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
• Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use always.
• Assist, as required, with logistics in the office and guesthouse daily workloads.
• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis.
• Undertake field assignments as assigned.
• Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.
• Other duties as assigned.

STRATEGY & VISION

• Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
• Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to countrywide strategy development.
• Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.

Supervisory Responsibility: None

Accountability

Reports Directly To: Operations Coordinator

Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

• 3rd Grade or above Valid Driving License.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Driver preferably in an International NGO.
• Experience in repairing Vehicles (Auto background) is an advantage.
• Ability to communicate in both Amharic & English languages and knowledge of other local language is preferred.
• Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.

Success Factors

• Willing to work in remote area and able to work in team.
• Motivated and committed.
• Flexible and willing to work under pressure, outside normal office hours and during weekends.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
• Emotional maturity and physical stamina.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Good Time Management Skill, Attendance.
• Skills like Safety Management, Problem Solving, Dealing with Complexity, Analyzing Information.