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Samaritan's Purse Ethiopia
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Role description

About Samaritan's Purse

Samaritan’s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan’s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan’s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.

Open Position: 1

Duration of Contract: December 31, 2026

JOB SUMMARY

Samaritan’s Purse is looking for energetic and motivated Driver to provide transportation as needed for both onsite and off-site events. The driver is responsible for the operation of Samaritan’s Purse’s by ensuring transportation of SP staff, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with safe driving standards, and making sure the vehicle is fueled on time for trips.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive project, project affiliated personnel, and visitors to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits.
  • Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel, tires and vehicle equipment, and conducting the daily safety and security inspection prior to driving.
  • While driving a vehicle of SPE, observe all company vehicle utilization policies and in country traffic laws, particularly speed limits.
  • Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs.
  • Keep the vehicle ready, clean (exterior and interior) and on standby.
  • Perform daily safety inspections as required;
  • Fill gas tank when needed.
  • Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by the supervisor and SP security personnel
  • Perform all work in a safe manner, following all associated safety guidelines.
  • Familiarity with GPS devices or maps apps
  • Execute any other tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE NEEDED
  • High school graduate
  • Diploma/Certificate in auto mechanics is a plus
  • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and ability to meet federal and regional driving standards
  • 3 years’ experience with professional driving and basic vehicle maintenance.
  • Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through urban and rural locations
  • Previous INGO work experience preferred
LANGUAGE
  • Proficiency in English and Amharic
  • Knowledge of the regional language required
  • Knowledge of any other national language is a plus
SKILLS REQUIREDTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan’s Purse’s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan’s Purse’s Mission Statement, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Close adherence to all traffic regulations
  • Attention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
  • Possesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
  • Must be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
  • Committed to the SP values and ethics.
  • Be able to work under minimum supervision to achieve the set objectives.
  • Willingness to work in remote area and ability to work in team
REASONING ABILITYAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.
  • May travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.
  • Work in a security context that is fluid
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENTThe employee is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with Samaritan’s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.
Problem solving
Attention to detail