Key Responsibilities

• Perform work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients as needed.
• Ensure staff wear seat belts for each movement.
• Ensure the vehicle is driven within acceptable speed as per the Ethiopian traffic laws.

• Strictly adhere to the FHI360 vehicle policies and security SOP implementation.
• Conduct daily and pre-long-distance vehicle checks and file the document with transport staff.
• Accurate upkeep of the vehicle’s log sheet ensuring users sign on it per trip.
• Ensure the vehicle is clean, fueled and mechanically sound and reporting daily/weekly/monthly any defaults.
• Inspect and maintain all vehicle accessories to ensure they are operational.

• Conduct quarterly validity check on onboard documentation i.e., insurance and driving license and report to transport staff daily vehicle defects.
• Assist clients during entry and exit from vehicles as necessary and other courtesies.
• Assume responsibility for care and maintenance of the vehicle.

• Provide day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle with timely oil changes, inspections, brakes, and tire pressure.

• Make arrangement for major repairs for the vehicle when needed.
• Ensure all required documents with the vehicle are in order and up to date regarding Vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, and necessary spare parts.
• Plan route and requirements based on schedule or ad-hoc requests by the office.
• Ensure passengers adhere to all road safety regulations.

• Fulfill special requests by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.

• May provide protection for clients in locations deemed high risk.

Desired experience, skills and attributes:

• Proven experience of driving in terrain conditions and mountainous areas.
• Matured, hardworking, enthusiastic, and helpful to people
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills
• Problem Solving & Impact:

• Identifies and recognizes problems that have established procedures and limited impact.
• Refers non-standard questions and problems to higher level.
• Errors can be easily and quickly detected within the immediate work unit and would result only minor disruption or expense to correct.

Supervision Given/Received:

• General supervision and instructions given for routine work and detailed instructions with periodic work review given for new activities or special assignments.
• Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and with contacts outside the organization.
• Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.

Education:

• Minimum secondary school education or equivalent.

Experience:

• t least 5 years’ experience as driver with a government or international organization and experience in driving four-wheel drive vehicles.
• Valid driving license Grade 3.
• Must have a trade test certificate, a valid driving license and a clean driving record.
• Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

​Typical Physical Demands:

• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.

Technology to be Used:

• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint, Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment.

Travel Requirements:

• Less than 10-25 %