Light Vehicle Driver

Job Description

Vacancy Announcement

Light Vehicle Driver 

Position: Light Vehicle Driver

Organization: Action Africa Help International – Ethiopia (AAHI-ETH)

Duty Station: Assosa

Reports To: Smart Fleet Coordinator

Number of positions: 15 (May Increase or decrease accordingly)

Salary and Benefit Packages: As per the organization scale, attractive

Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (1 year)

Application Deadline: November 3, 2026

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Position Summary

The Light Vehicle Driver will be responsible for the safe and efficient transportation of staff, visitors, and supplies to project sites and operational locations. The role requires adherence to organizational safety standards, security protocols, and local traffic regulations while supporting humanitarian response activities in remote areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely transport staff, visitors, and authorized personnel to field locations and project sites.

• Ensure assigned vehicles are operated in accordance with organizational policies and local traffic regulations.

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections and report any mechanical issues promptly.

• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, safety equipment, and required documentation.

• Keep accurate vehicle logbooks, fuel consumption records, and maintenance records.

• Support the transportation of humanitarian supplies and equipment as required.

• Follow security procedures and provide timely updates regarding road conditions and travel risks.

• Coordinate with smart fleet and security teams regarding movement plans.

• Ensure compliance with all safety and security protocols.
  

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum secondary school education.

• Valid driver's license with authorization to operate light vehicles.

• At least 2 years of light vehicle professional driving experience, preferably with an NGO, INGO, UN agency, or private sector organization.

• Proven experience driving in remote, rural, or challenging environment.

• Good knowledge of local road networks and traffic regulations.

• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete logbooks.

• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural environment.

• Knowledge of humanitarian principles and commitment to organizational values is an asset.

Competencies

• Strong safety awareness.  

• Integrity and professionalism.

• Reliability and punctuality.

• Ability to work under pressure and in difficult conditions.

• Teamwork and cooperation.

• Respect for diversity and inclusion.

Languages

• Fluency in the local language required.

• Basic English communication skills desirable.
  

How To Apply

• Please send us a complete application (covering letter of no more than one page, Updated CV, Copy of valid driver's license, Work experience  and Contact details of at least three professional references) Applications submitted without the aforementioned required documents will not be considered for screening.                                          
      To: agemeda@actionafricahelp.org and please copy ftirfe@actionafricahelp.org
  until November 3, 2026.

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.