Driver

Purpose of the post:-

•  Under the supervision of the Logistics assistant, the Driver will be responsible for the driving, repair and maintenance, safety and security, and documentation of the vehicle.

Tasks and responsibilities:-

•  The driver will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Provide driving/transport service to MDM-Ge staff/visitors with care respecting the faith and culture of national and international staff as per the direction of the line supervisor
• Ensure all equipment allocated to the vehicle is complete and in good working order, including spare tires and communications equipment (radios, satellite phones, etc.), before undertaking any journeys.
• Before commencing a journey, ensure that the vehicle is in good working condition, clean, appropriately equipped, and has adequate fuel for the intended journey.
• Ensure all supplies and equipment to be carried are accompanied by appropriate paperwork, packed, and stowed away safely and securely.
• Understand and practice MDM-Ge relevant policies, rules, and regulations such as transport, fleet, and security management policies for the Ethiopia mission
• Drive the vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner in accordance with Ethiopia road transport regulations as well as MDM-Ge Ethiopia transport and security policy/procedures.
• Maintain neat & accurate records of all journeys in the vehicle log book and ensure authorized travelers are signed for the journey that they used.
• Keep and respect MDM-Ge driver rules, conduct, and safety standards e.g.  Daily and weekly safety checks are done at all times before starting the journey.
• Report any faulty vehicle part for maintenance to the logistics assistant and ensure the periodical service is carried out time before  the scheduled service time is overdue
• Maintain all safety and security measures for the vehicle and passengers. Ensure the vehicle is parked in a safe, appropriate, and secured area.
• Keep all tools, spare tires, and other safety & health-related equipment with due care.
• Always carry out basic security checks on the vehicles before starting driving and at the end of the day. (Battery water, fuel & oil levels, radiator water, Tire pressure/condition, etc.)
• Report immediately any damage or incident/accident to the logistics assistant in line with the correct procedures.
• Ensure that the vehicle is only used for MDM-approved purposes
• Ensure MDM’s health and safety rules are respected e.g.  No mobile phones are to be answered when driving, and every passenger should wear Safety Belt while traveling with MDM car
• As a representative of MDM the duty driver is expected to dress and behave in a respectable manner at all times
• The driver should manage his time properly and report promptly to work. He should also ensure that he is adequately rested prior to service.

Job Requirements

Education:- High School Graduate 

Experience:-  Minimum of three years of driving experience in international NGOs, UN agencies with a clean driving record.

Type of driving license:- public 1 or above.

Languages:-  English language is mandatory  Somali is essential, and Amharic/Oromo is desirable.

Competencies:- Good communication skills, flexibility, attention to detail, ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, quick decision-making and prompt action, open-mindedness, transparency and honesty beyond reproach, discretion, politeness, and courtesy. Excellent time management/timekeeping experience and dedication to respecting others’ time schedules. Willing to work as per the above-stated working hours and readiness to accept unanticipated orders outside his/her working hours. Able to undertake minor vehicle service and maintenance.