Driver Job Opportunity

The Nile Basin Initiative (NBI)                                                                                                                                                                                       

Eastern Nile Subsidiary Action Program (ENSAP)Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office (ENTRO)

Vacancy Announcement

The Eastern Nile Subsidiary ActionProgram (ENSAP) of the NBI is launched by Egypt, Ethiopia, and the Sudan (recently joinedby the Republic of South Sudan) to initiate concrete joint investments and action on the ground in the Eastern Nile sub-basin in the areas of power generations and interconnection, irrigation and drainage, flood preparedness and early warning, watershed management, development of planning models and joint multipurpose programs. ENSAP is governed by the Eastern Nile Council of Minsters (ENCOM) and implemented the Eastern Nile Technical Regional Office [ENTRO] in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Funding for ENSAP accruesfrom Eastern Nile countries and varied bilateraland multilateral development partners, mainly througha Nile Basin Trust Fundmanaged by the World Bank, GIZand other donors.

ENTRO now intendsto recruit a competent Driver. Thisposition is local recruitment and filled by Ethiopian nationals and recruited as Local Staff.

Duties and Responsibilities: Under the overall supervision of the Administration Human Resources Assistant or its delegates the Driver will be responsible for:

Operate assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner; Check fuel, radiator water and oil level before starting the car; check functioning of the breaks,lights, and wiperand signalling devices,inspect all electrical devices and checkconditions of the tires and all otherrubber parts, etc. 

Pick up or meet persons accordingto appointment requestor schedule. Pick up and drop off the staff and guest ar airport and ensure thier clearance. Provide acommunication link betweenguests and staff.Assist passengers, including handicapped, in and out of the vehicle; operates ramps, lifts and security devices as needed. 

Read and interpret maps and driving directions to plan the most effiecient route service for guests and staffs, and reads and interprets road signs in English. Present safety briefing to passengers prior to each trip departure. Keep assigned vehicle(s) clean. 

Maintain accurate, up-to-date records on log sheets, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from the HR & Administration Assistant. 

Perform minor maintenance tasks on assigned vehicle(s) as required. 

Coordinate the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with the Head of Drivers and HR &Administration Assistant to minimize service interruptions. 

Respond to accident or medical emergencies promptly by notifying the office, police or hospitals, and securing First Aid until emergency personnel arrive.

Serve as a positiverole model while providing transportation service. Perform such other duties as may be required.

Facilitation

Process for issuance of resident permit, ID card, upon arrival visa, visas, renewal and issuance of passport, privilege permit,  driving license permits for ENTRO staff and guests with appropriate ministries. Follow up the process clearanceof imported items from customsand Road TransportAuthority or other relevant office. Delivermails, messages and other items to the place of delivery. Collect tickets for travellers from ticket offices. Make settlement of Telephone, Electricity and Water bills. Collect mail from post office. Perform related duties as may be assigned by the Head of drivers or HR &Administrative Assistantor his supervisors.

Skills and minimum Experience Requirement

• Must have a minimum Grade 12 certificate with a pass in English and Amharic Languages.
• Valid driver’s license without any endorsements, Motor vehicle mechanicGrade III & Government occupational Test for Drivers Grade, I and III. Clean good conduct certificate
• Minimum of (5) years relevantexperience driving light weight type of vehiclesin different terrainsand weather conditions.

Terms of Employment: Initially for 1 year, with 60 days probation period and renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds. The workstation is ENTRO in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia, although work might needs field trips outside Addis,Ababa.

Application Procedures:

• Applicants are strongly advised to revert to the NBI website (www.nilebasin.org) for further details on the vacancy announcement before applyingfor the post.
• Deadline for application: June 21, 2024.
• Interested applicants are to send a cover letter, copies of certificates and recent updated CV to: fgeneme@nilebasin.org copied gabdi@nilebasin.org.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.