Driver (INT7487) – Ethiopia

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have a Secondary school education or equivalent?

Do you have experience of 5 years as a driver in an international organization and experience in driving four-wheel-drive vehicles?

Do you have Have a valid driving license Grade 3 and above and Good maneuvering skill of 4WD vehicles

If the answer is yes, then would like to hear from you>

The Role

We are looking for a Driver to work as part of the logistics team and their main purpose is to ensure the safe conveyance of staff and supplies/materials/equipment to authorized destinations.  They are responsible for proper vehicle use, cleanliness/hygiene, roadworthiness and advise the line managers if there are concerns/issues that should be reviewed or fixed in the vehicles.   Security and safety in the vehicles are very important and therefore, any information needed/available in this regard should be provided to passengers and line managers.

What we are looking for

The Driver position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam’s values and beliefs with the following qualification and competencies:

• Secondary school education or equivalent (at least).
• Experience of 5 years as a driver in an international organisation and experience in driving four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Good maneuvering skill of 4WD vehicles.
• Have a valid driving license Grade 3 and above.
• Auto mechanics training and ability to conduct minor repairs.
• Proven experience of driving in terrain conditions and mountainous areas.
• Matured, hardworking, enthusiastic, and helpful to people.
• Share Oxfam’s development values, especially, gender sensitivity and respect for all.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Ability to adjust to changing situations while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through

Desirable

• Knowledge of Oxfam systems in logistics.

We offer

This role will give you an opportunity to act as a key contributor to our work of supporting those most in need. You will also have a chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, and internationally-focused environment and we offer fair pay and competitive benefits package.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.  In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

How to apply 

As part of your online application, please upload your up-to-date CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through www.ethiojobs.net or using Oxfam’s internal application portal https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/13904/description on or before 09 May 2021.

Your application will be shortlisted based on your CV and your responses to the above questions. You need not comment on your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

About us

Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers, women’s right activists, marathon runners, aid workers, coffee farmers, street fundraisers, goat herders, policy experts, campaigners, water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good.

Oxfam GB is a member of international confederation of 19 organisations working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries. 

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