Driver / Purchaser - Boeing Project

The main purpose of the job is to provide efficient driving services to the Boeing WaSH project to enable the project to achieve its objectives. It also requires purchasing of items and assisting different activities undertaken by the project.

Job Responsibilities:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Driving:

• Provide driving services to transport both personnel and purchased or donated goods of the project.
• Take care of the vehicle under her/his/ custody.
• Handle the motor vehicle and its accessories with due care.
• Check oil, tires, breaks, and other electrical systems before starting vehicle driving.
• Drive vehicles with maximum safety and care and according to traffic regulations.
• Transport goods, equipment, tools, and other materials from place to place as required.
• Carry proper driving license at all times; renew it yearly or as required by the law.
• Make routine services such as washing, cleaning, and greasing, report any defective parts or malfunctions.
• Keep and submit reports on fuel consumption, mileage, car use, etc. using a logbook or other formats provided for the purpose.
• Follow-up and report on time on regular repairs and general maintenance of vehicles he/she is assigned.
• Work in all weather conditions (highways and rough roads) without compromising the health and safety policy of WaterAid Ethiopia.
• Frequently travel for fieldwork as assigned and scheduled with required overnight stay;
• Report accidents promptly.
• Keep all the time the local traffic law and guidelines and WaterAid Ethiopia Health and Safety and Security policies.

Purchasing

• Send quotation requests for suppliers and collect price quotations
• Handle local purchases of materials and capital items and submit all purchase items (local and imported) to the storekeeper through official goods receiving notes of the organization

Safeguarding & Safety & Security:

• Understands and practice the responsibilities of the organization’s Safeguarding, Child Protection, and Gender Policies and Code of Conduct (CoC).
• Adhere to the organization’s local security protocols that have been put in place when working in the office, traveling to the field, or undertaking project / programme activities.
• Immediately report any health, safety, and security risks and incidents or near-misses that occur on WaterAid duty to their line manager, Security Focal Point, or CD.
• Behaves and acts in a manner that does not put colleagues or anyone that interacts with WaterAid in immediate danger or harm’s way.

Other activities

• Collect and deliver letters and documents as instructed
• Support the project staff and work closely with the local government;
• Undertake any other related activities assigned by his/her immediate supervisor            

Job Requirements

Education and year of experience:

• Completion of secondary education;
• Certification in Auto mechanic and First Aid;
• 3rd-grade driving license and purchasing experience;
• Minimum of 4 years work experience in related fields and demonstrated experience in purchasing and other facilitation processes.

Knowledge, Technical Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent driving skills.
• Physical fitness and willingness to work under pressure, possible long working hours, and difficult situations.
• Knowledge in First Aid.
• Good communications skill.
• Basic auto mechanical skills to be able to do small repairs, if necessary.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, and ability to work effectively with others at all levels.

Personal Characteristics / Skills:

The Driver/Facilitator should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following:

• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Ability to act in a professional and ethical manner
• Good Communications Skills in both English and local languages.
• Excellent interpersonal skills – build good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Good team Player
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and demanding workload
• Firm belief in gender equality and diversity
• Commitment to values and working styles of WAE and local government

How to Apply

The duration of the project is until 31 December 2022.

Interested and qualified applicants are requested to apply here.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.

WaterAid is an equal opportunities employer regardless of sex, race, disability, age, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

WaterAid is committed to ensuring that wherever we work in the world, there is no tolerance for the abuse of power, privilege, or trust. WaterAid reinforces a culture of zero tolerance towards any form of inappropriate behavior, abuse, harassment, or exploitation of any kind. The safeguarding of our beneficiaries, staff, volunteers, and anyone working on our behalf, is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff and volunteers are required to share in this commitment through our Global Code of Conduct. We will conduct the most appropriate pre-employment references and checks to ensure high standards are maintained.