Field Driver-Bale

Vacancy Announcement

Field Driver-Bale

Dan Church Aid (DCA) DCA is a Danish Humanitarian and Development organisation working to assist and empower people affected by poverty and disasters to live a life in dignity. In Ethiopia, DCA’s area of works includes humanitarian response, food security, resilience building of vulnerable community members, and gender and capacity building of civil society organisations. DCA currently has its main office in Addis Ababa and field offices in Gambella, Bale, Afar,  Waghimra and South Omo. 

DCA Ethiopia Office is looking for a competent Field Driver based at Bale 

Vacancy Number:            DCA-Eth/VA-29/2024                     

Vacancy Date:                  November 15,2024

Post Title:                         Field Driver

Required number:           One

Type of Contract:            One year with possibility of extension 

Duty Station:                    Bale

Reporting to:                    Finance & Admin Officer in Bale

Expected Start Date:       As soon as possible

Application Deadline:     November 25,2024

Salary:                              According to DCA national staff salary scale

Overall Job purpose:

Support DCA Bale project in the areas of Driving Services and related assignments. Support day to day Support functions of the field office team. He is responsible for the smooth Driving service to the field office and proper management of the assigned Vehicle. 

Main responsibilities:

• Update vehicle logbook on regular basis 
• Report to his supervisor whenever incidents are happened on vehicle and/or passengers.
• Check security situation and road condition before departure.
• DCA drivers should practice defensive driving by anticipating and observing the actions of other drivers and controlling the vehicle in a manner so as to avoid accidents. Vehicles must be driven with due care and caution at all times.
• Loads should be within weight and size limits. They should be safely secured and evenly balanced to ensure there is no danger of the load slipping.
• Report any accident/incident and current/potential problems immediately, or as soon as possible, to the DCA Fleet Manager and or Local Police.
• At all times use the DCA vehicle logbook format to facilitate accurate reports on the fleet. In order to control the use of programme vehicles (use of fuel and lubricants and purpose of vehicles use), a logbook for each vehicle in the fleet is mandatory and must be kept and updated for each trip
• Every day, in the evening, the log book is handed in to the Logistician or the person in charge of fleet management. He/she then checks the logbook.
• DCA drivers are responsible for secure and safe parking and storage of vehicles. DCA vehicles shall not be left on residential streets or highways overnight unless it is necessary due to mechanical failure or emergency or if approval is received from the line manager and/or Programme Manager.
• Drivers of DCA vehicles or an individual designated by DCA shall routinely check vehicles to insure proper oil level, water and antifreeze for radiators, wear on belts and proper inflation of tyres

Required knowledge and experience:

The post holder should be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• Secondary School graduate
• Valid 3rd grade driving license (old curriculum ) or public 2 driving license( new Curriculum)
• Five years driving experience (4x4) including remote areas.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair is mandatory
• Demonstrated experience travelling to hardship areas with longer stay.
• Good command of verbal English ability to write short report 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to promote effective collaboration within DCA team and across member and partner organizations.
• Strong personal integrity and commitment to accountability.
• Proven record of accident- free driving is a plus
• NGO experience is preferred 
• Ability to speak and listen local language is an asset. 
• Experience in the local context is advantageous. 

Interested and qualified applicants should apply for the post via the below link

DCA is an equal opportunity employer and all interested candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of age, race, gender, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation. Please do not mention your religious or ethnic affiliation in your