Driver - Regional Office (Bahir Dar, Dire Dawa, Hawassa, Jijiga, Jimma, Mekelle, Semera), Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture Activity

Job Description

RTI’s International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. RTI leverages its experience in designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to build resilience and prosperity and promote economic growth and security around the world.

Position Description

Under the general supervision of the Operations and Administration Manager, the position is to safely drive, maintain, and manage the assigned project vehicle for the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture activity. The driver is responsible for the safe arrival of any cargo or item placed in their vehicle. The driver should adhere to the local regulations and RTI policies that ensure safe driving.?

Your primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Drive RTI vehicle as assigned by the Regional Manager.

• Drive assigned means of transport for the transport of authorized staff, clients, visitors, goods, messages, mail, etc.?

• Collect and deliver goods, mail, documents, and other items.?

• Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.

• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the internal and external of vehicle is kept clean. Check vehicle before and after any trips to ensure no damage is sustained and all materials/equipment associated with the vehicle are available.?

• Ensure that vehicle servicing is done within two weeks once designated mileage is reached.?

• Report any accidents, injuries or damage to management within one business day and complete any associated reporting requirements.?

• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.?

• Read and understand specific vehicle/vessel operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle.?

• Obey traffic rules and road signs, negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle/vessel movements.??

• Coordinate with Security Manager and Fleet Officer to identify and mitigate any road-related security risks, and adhere to any journey management plans as required.?

• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.?

• Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the appropriate personnel within one business day.?

• Perform any other duties as assigned.?

• High School complete or vocational training??

• Must have a valid Driver’s License in Ethiopia.

• Prior experience working on the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture activity preferred.

Key Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Subscribe to the values of RTI.

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other applications.?

• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous.?

• Good knowledge of the Feed the Future Ethiopia Transforming Agriculture activity areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.?

• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.?

• Ability to communicate in basic English and fluently communicate in relevant language based on assigned post (Amharic, Afaraf, Sidama, Somali, Tigrigna, Oromifa).

• Ability to travel extensively in rural Ethiopia.

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