Job Description

Driver

Vacancy Announcement #004/2023

Climate Sensitive Innovations for Land Management (CLM)

Contract duration: 30.06.2024

 Application deadline: 27.01.2023

 Duty station: SNNPR , Hawassa

Required Number: Two

 Responsibilities

 The incumbent is responsible for the

 ·         Safe and responsible driving of project vehicles

·         Routine maintenance and care of project vehicles

·         Takes careful note of all available information concerning street conditions, effective routes and locations.

·         Running of official errands and assisting with other office services

 Tasks

Driving and Chauffeuring

·      Drive office vehicles safely and chauffeur office staff, official visitors and guests to official destinations

·      Assists in the transport of goods

Maintenance of Cars

·         Regularly cleaning the inside and outside of the office vehicle inside

·         Check oil, water, brake and clutch fluids on a daily basis; tire 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.

·         Is responsible for project vehicle documents and its care, keeps vehicle logbook on a daily basis and registers each monthly check.

·         Report the need for maintenance and undertakes minor repairs

·         Immediately report any involvement of the project/office vehicle in any, even minor accidents, or any damage or theft of equipment from the  vehicle.

Road Information

·         Uses all available information (incl. actual radio news on traffic situations) to update knowledge of street conditions, effective routes and locations daily

·         Exchanges this information with other office drivers

 General Services

·         Serves all passengers and clients in a friendly manner

·         Runs errands for the project/office, e.g. delivery of letters/messages, payment of bills, and makes minor purchases of office supplies

·         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 the Head of Administration or his/her assigned deputy. Such misuse of the vehicle is considered a serious misconduct, and will immediately lead to a warning and may result in dismissal.

Qualifications

 ·         Secondary school

·         3rd grade driving license

Professional experience

 ·         5 years of relevant experience.

·         No history of major accidents within the past 3 years

·         Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair

 Other knowledge, additional competencies

 ·         Possession of a valid driver’s license

·         Discipline and punctuality, stress tolerance and patience