Job Description
Main purpose
Performing the tasks of transporting authorized goods and passengers in an MSF vehicle, ensuring its technical and safety conditions and respecting the country's traffic rules and MSF security rules, in order to provide a safe, smooth and efficient service.
General Accountability
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Checking daily, the technical conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes, radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), performing weekly check according to the MSF Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions. Carrying out a hand over if another uses the vehicle.
Ensuring the security of passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and traffic rules in the country as well as MSF security rules, in order to avoid car accidents.
Ensuring all passengers have all necessary papers in order before travelling, and ensuring non MSF staff sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle.
Ensuring correct loading and unloading of the vehicle, submitting the documents to the receiver of the goods, checking the status of delivered goods, returning the duly completed documents to Logistics and ensuring that the goods have the necessary documents.
Ensuring that all vehicle documents and the driver's driving license are valid and in the vehicle.
Informing the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of passengers and/or goods.
Knowing how to use all types of radios, codes, call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver's position and any potential implications.
Knowing and respecting the security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to customs, checkpoints and roadblocks. Ensuring all passengers know and respect the security rules.
MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities
Always fill “The Drivers’ Checklist Before Driving” strictly and record travel log with details of areas travelled to, travel time, Km Reading and work hours as per the daily movement logsheet.
Follow MSF basic safety driving rules and in case of an accident, reporting immediately to the head driver on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions & guidance on the steps to follow.
Report any case of accident, injury or damage of vehicles to the supervisor or manager and ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken on spot.
Ensure that traffic rules as well as MSF code of conduct are fully adhered to.
Ensure that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in good condition.
Report any mechanical issues on time to the Head Driver or supervisor.
Ensure MSF staff and visitors are picked at the Airport or other entry point, wearing and holding MSF visibilities clearly identifiable by passengers and assist them in their smooth arrival at their destination.
Outside driving duties, perform adminstrative support or office related tasks such as delivery and collection of documents, parcels and other items, payments etc.
No. of positions: 01
Place of work: Addis Ababa
Position holder report to(direct supervisor): Head of Driver
Length of contract: 12 months with possibility of extension
Remuneration and Benefits:
Starting Base salary (N+0) –USD 431, payable in Ethiopian Birr (ETB).
Medical cover: as per the organization's policy
Job Requirements
Education
Experience
Essential 2 years minimum of previous driving experience
Desirable experience with specific vehicles to use (4x4, boats, motorbikes, etc.)
Desirable in MSF or other NGOs
Languages
Knowledge
Competences
Results and Quality Orientation L1
Teamwork and Cooperation L1
Behavioural Flexibility L1
Commitment to MSF Principles L1
Stress Management L2
How To Apply
Interested applicants can submit their CV and application letter including photocopies of all supporting documents via www.ethiojobs.net
Please Note that we only contact short-listed candidates and only short-listed candidates with the required documents are allowed to attend further assessment.
Sincerity of Declarations and Documents Submitted to MSF
Use of false documents to gain employment with MSF will lead to automatic cancelation from the recruitment process and if found after employment it will lead to termination.
We strive to promote, create, and maintain a safe organizational culture for all people who work for and with MSF OCA, including our partners. Moreover, we ensure that the workplace, wherever staff are located, is built on respect, tolerance, diversity, and inclusion that delivers a safe and respectful environment.
At Médecins Sans Frontières we are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and encourage qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
