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Brief Introduction

REACH Ethiopia is a non-profit local organization established and registered as an Ethiopian Residents Charity. It strives to contribute for community development through implementation of innovative and targeted project interventions to deliver quality health services for disadvantaged communities. Since its establishment in 2013, REACH Ethiopia has implemented community-based TB care interventions and integrated health service projects in Sidama, SNNP and parts of Oromia Regions.

REACH Ethiopia in collaboration with Ministry of Health is currently implementing different projects throughout the country. The main goal of the projects is to contribute to national efforts to achieve END TB 90(90)90 milestone set for 2035 by increasing the quality, access, utilization, and sustainability of TB services in the project implementation area.

Position Summary

The Driver will provide transportation support to project staff for project-related activities. The Driver maintains project vehicles and log of vehicle use, cleans and follow up on vehicles services timeframe for the wellbeing of the vehicles in conformity with REACH Ethiopia’s Safety and Security Policies.

Essential Functions

• Driving, maintaining and servicing the project vehicles in keeping with the highest safety standards.
• Ensuring proper long-term and day-to-day maintenance of all vehicles, including checking oil and other fluids, battery, brakes, tires, and other critical equipment.
• Performing pick-ups, deliveries, repairs and makes purchases of office supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Keeping log of vehicle use, maintenance, and service.
• Greeting and directing visitors.
• Arranging for the collection and delivery of mail or documents, as directed.
• Other duties as assigned by superiors within the driver’s capacity.

Location: Addis Ababa (1) Hawassa (1)

Contract term: Full time Position, Fixed term contract

Number of positions: Two- (1 Addis Ababa and 1 Hawassa)                           

Qualifications

• High school diploma is required.
• At least one year of prior experience as a driver in Addis Ababa is required.
• NGO experience is a plus
• Valid driver’s license and excellent driving record.
• Ability to work independent with minimal or no supervision.
• Computer literate and basic skills and qualification in motor mechanics are added advantage.
• Proven punctuality and ability to work as part of a team and excellent references a must.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Display cultural, gender, religion and age sensitivity and adaptability