Job Opportunity: Mechanic Driver - Rig Maintenance Operator position available at Plan International Ethiopia in Gambella, Gambela. Automotive jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

The Opportunity 

This position aligns with Plan International’s core values and principles and is responsible for the proper operation and maintenance of the drilling rig, as well as the execution of all drilling activities using appropriate and approved methods.

The Mechanic Driver – Rig Maintenance Operator plays a vital role in ensuring the effective operation, transportation, and maintenance of drilling rigs and support vehicles. The position supports both shallow and deep well drilling activities by operating drilling rigs, performing preventive maintenance, and promptly addressing mechanical issues. The role also includes safely transporting drilling rigs and coordinating closely with the drilling crew to ensure efficient and uninterrupted drilling operations in line with PIE’s organizational standards and safety protocols.

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Safeguarding Children and Young People (Safeguarding) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI)

• Understands and puts into practice the responsibilities under Safeguarding and GEI policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), ensuring that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

• Ensures that the team members under supervision are properly inducted on and understands their role in upholding Plan International’s safeguarding and GEI policies;

• Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in day-to-day work.

• Ensures that Plan Ethiopia contributes to Plan International’s global efforts to ensure safeguarding and GEI, including making sure that relevant reporting and data are submitted. 

The Individual 

• Diploma in Auto Mechanics/Electricity, Diploma (10+1) TVET and above in auto-electricity, auto-mechanics, and preferably, general mechanics with training or experience in Auto Mechanics/ auto-electricity.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience driving heavy-duty trucks, preferably in drilling, construction, or humanitarian logistics.
• Proven ability working as a mechanic   with valid heavy-duty vehicle driver’s license having driving license Grade 4 and above with a clean driving record and required with technical certification
• Basic mechanical knowledge of trucks and compressors is an asset.
• in auto mechanics, electromechanics, or a related field is highly desirable.
• Experience in both shallow and deep well drilling operations is an added advantage.
• Solid knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems of drilling equipment.
• Ability to work in remote and physically demanding environments
• Additional experience and commitment to, and understanding of, participatory approaches to respond to the Venerable community.
• NGO work experience, preferably working in water well drilling operations in remote areas

How To Apply

The closing date for the application is July 28 ,2025. Qualified candidates should submit their application with the links provided below.

• Internal Applicants: Link

• External Applicants: Link 

This position is only open to Ethiopian Nationals, who must be eligible to live and work in Ethiopia.

Please note that: 

• Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• We are not accepting CVs that are not sent through the indicated links.
• Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
• Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply

More information about Plan International can be found on http://plan-international.org 

References will be taken and background and anti-terrorism checks will be carried out in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy. Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all persons meeting the skills and experience required. As an international child centered community development organisation, Plan International is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with. Plan International believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.