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Filtu, Ethiopia
FHI 360
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research, and technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries, all 50 U.S. states, and all U.S. territories. FHI 360’s Crisis Response team has been responding to the humanitarian emergency in Northern Ethiopia through an integrated health, nutrition, WASH, and Protection project to meet the critical needs of the conflict-affected population. FHI 360 aims to expand its reach to the Somali Region in Eastern Ethiopia to meet the immediate needs of the drought-affected population and will be implementing integrated humanitarian programming with the Ethiopia-based national organization, Pastoralist Concern (PC).
Location: – (Somali Region) Filtu Field Office
Position overview
Performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations in the country office. Assists clients during entry and exit from vehicles as necessary and other courtesies. Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of the vehicle; washes exterior and cleans interior; ensures maintenance and repair of the vehicle.
Job Summary:
Performs work in the operation of a vehicle to assure safe transportation of clients to and from various destinations in the country office. Assists clients during entry and exit from vehicles as necessary and other courtesies. Assumes responsibility for care and maintenance of the vehicle; washes exterior and cleans interior; ensures maintenance and repair of the vehicle.
Accountabilities:
• Ensure the safety of all passengers in the car by ensuring that passengers and
drivers wear seat belts. The driver observes all traffic rules, does not speed, and
ensures the safety of the surrounding areas.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned Vehicle: check oil,
water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.,
• Ensure that FHI360 vehicles are used only for official/authorized business as
advised by the supervisor.
• Record daily activities on log sheet including mileage, fuel consumption,
destinations, and items in English,
• Ensure that the steps required by the local rules regulations and the organization
are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• To keep his/her driving license valid.
• Provide Administrative and logistical support as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Work on a flexible schedule and cover all departures.
• On continual basis check and survey to ensure that roads and destinations planned
for assigned passengers are free of any crime occurrences such as pick pocketing, purse snatching, or robbery.
• Ensure that basic tool kits are available in the vehicle.
• Ensure that the first aid kit is well equipped and easily accessible for use.
• Ensure that assigned vehicle is in roadworthy condition at all times, maintain
vehicle in clean and serviceable condition and perform minor maintenance of a
preventive nature
• Ensure that the vehicle is ready and roadworthy before all trips outside of the region.
• Provide basic care of assigned vehicle including conducting frequent checks of oil and lubricant levels, maintaining appropriate levels of each.
• Ensure vehicles have adequate fuel levels. Report all major needs for maintenance of the driver supervisor for immediate action.
• Ensure that insurance registration and annual inspection of FHI360 vehicles is valid.
Maintain copies of vehicle logbooks and insurance documents, ensuring that the renewal of insurance and annual inspection for vehicle is carried out in timely manner.
• Responsible to keep assigned vehicle clean, orderly, and serviceable condition at all times; perform minor preventive maintenance; follow up with maintenance
requirements of assigned vehicle.
• Responsible for preparing monthly activity, fuel consumption & expenditure report and presenting these to supervisor every month.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Problem Solving & Impact:
• Identifies and recognizes problems that have established procedures and limited impact.
• Refers non-standard questions and problems to higher level.
• Errors can be easily and quickly detected within the immediate work unit and would result only minor disruption or expense to correct.
Supervision Given/Received:
• General supervision and instructions given for routine work and detailed instructions
with periodic work review given for new activities or special assignments.
• Contacts are typically with individuals within own department and with contacts outside the organization.
• Contacts involve obtaining or providing information or data requiring some explanation or interpretation.
Education:
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years of related driving experience preferably in INGO
• Must have a trade test certificate, a valid driving license and a clean driving record.
• Experience in the operation of large vehicles; or an equivalent combination of
experience and training.
Typical Physical Demands:
• Typical office environment.
• Ability to spend long hours looking at computer screen and doing repetitive work on a
keyboard.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/move up to 5 lbs.
Technology to be Used:
• Personal Computer/Laptop, Microsoft applications (i.e., Office 365, SharePoint,
Skype/Zoom/Teams), cell phone/mobile technology, and standard office equipment &
ability to use google map GPS tracking
Travel Requirements:
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As required with in the project & outside the project area. LANGUAGE Basic communication in english & local language
This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Our values and commitments to safeguarding: FHI 360 is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation and harassment in our work environments and programs, including sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment. FHI 360 takes steps to safeguard the welfare of everyone who engages with our organization and programs and requires that all personnel, including staff members and volunteers, share this commitment and sign our code of conduct. All offers of employment will be subject to appropriate screening checks, including reference, criminal record and terrorism finance checks. FHI 360 also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), facilitated by the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response. In line with the MDS, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any substantiated findings of sexual abuse, exploitation and/or harassment during the applicant’s tenure with previous employers. By applying, job applicants confirm their understanding of these recruitment procedures and consent to these screening checks.
FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.
FHI 360 will never ask you for your career site username or password, and we will never request money, goods or services during the application, recruitment or employment process. If you have questions or concerns about correspondence from us, please email CareerCenterSupport@fhi360.org.
FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.
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