Organization: Mercy Corps
Location: Jijiga | Addis Ababa
Grade: Administrative support – Administrative Services and Support – Generally no need for Higher Education
Occupational Groups:
Administrative support
Logistics
Transport and Distribution
Closing Date:
Concerning Mercy Corps
Mercy Corps is a well-known international organization driven by the conviction that a better world is achievable.
In more than 40 nations worldwide, we collaborate to implement audacious solutions in times of tragedy and adversity, assisting individuals in overcoming hardship and constructing stronger communities from within. For the present and the future.
Since 2004, Mercy Corps has been working in Ethiopia. Mercy Corps Ethiopia has provided life-saving and livelihood-securing interventions to nearly five million Ethiopians in collaboration with the government, business sector, academic institutions, and civil society organizations. Our courses focus on solutions driven by the market,
strengthen links between people and assist communities in becoming more resilient to the effects of climate change. Mercy Corps Ethiopia is currently working in six regional states: Afar, Amhara, Gambella, Oromia, Somali, and South Nations, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR), Tigray; Dire Dawa Administration; and Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. The organization’s goal is to help create a peaceful, resilient, and prosperous Ethiopia that is inclusive of women and youth. Our strategic directions center on fostering dynamic and inclusive markets; enhancing formal and informal governance institutions and citizen engagement to foster social cohesion and peace; enhancing natural resource governance; and integrating humanitarian response.
General Position Summary
The driver will provide safe, transport services for MC program and support staff in the described AOR (Area of Responsibility). The driver will adhere to all traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the MC transport department.
Responsibilities
- Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations.
- Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to transport management.
- Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor.
- Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
- Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use always.
- Assist, as required, with logistics in the office and guesthouse daily workloads.
- Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
- Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis.
- Undertake field assignments as assigned.
- Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals.
- Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.
- Other duties as assigned.
STRATEGY & VISION
- Recognize opportunities for innovative action and create an environment where alternative viewpoints are welcomed.
- Set direction by prioritizing and organizing actions & resources to achieve objectives and contribute to countrywide strategy development.
- Develop and organize activities to secure resources for programs and convince stakeholders to provide support.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Operations Coordinator
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
- 3rd Grade or above Valid Driving License.
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Driver preferably in an International NGO.
- Experience in repairing Vehicles (Auto background) is an advantage.
- Ability to communicate in both Amharic & English languages and knowledge of other local language is preferred.
- Knowledge of routes, duty stations, project areas, the NGO and diplomatic community is required.
Success Factors
- Willing to work in remote area and able to work in team.
- Motivated and committed.
- Flexible and willing to work under pressure, outside normal office hours and during weekends.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and appropriate flexibility.
- Emotional maturity and physical stamina.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
- Good Time Management Skill, Attendance.
- Skills like Safety Management, Problem Solving, Dealing with Complexity, Analyzing Information.
Ongoing Learning
In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
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