Driver/Liaison Officer

External Vacancy Announcement No. 55

Position: Driver/Liaison Officer (temporary)

EngenderHealth is a leading global women’s health organization committed to ensuring that every pregnancy is planned, every child is wanted, and every mother has the best chance at survival. In 20 countries around the world, we train health care professionals and partner with governments and communities to make high-quality family planning and sexual and reproductive health services available—today and for generations to come. EngenderHealth is currently looking for a well-qualified temporary Driver/Liaison Officer for its ABRI projects based in Addis Ababa/Hawassa Office. Please indicate the location you prefer.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver/Liaison Officer will have an overall responsibility of driving vehicles and keeping the organization’s vehicle in good condition including minor maintenance of vehicles and perform liaison works as per the office regulation and as stipulated in his/her job description. They will be used whenever there is a need of the position for a short period of time.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Logs timely official trips as per the office’s rules, including daily mileage, fuel consumption, ensure vehicles are insured and license is renewed.
• Ensures that vehicle is equipped with First Aid kit and capable of providing first Aid services.
• Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the car (check fuel, oil, water, brakes, tires) and performs minor repair and ensures the safety of the car all the times.  Driver/Liaison Officer may also take the responsibility of taking Service A by himself/herself.
• Ensure the vehicle is serviced timely as per the schedule.
• Take the proper procedures if accidents happen and notification to the police nearby and to EngenderHealth Office for insurance follow up as well as minimizing any liability to organization.
• Delivery of project documents to various collaborating agencies and perform related liaison works
• Settling office utility expenses as assigned by the supervisor such as settling: office, internet, electricity bills etc. 
• Ensure that imported goods are collected & cleared from custom office
• Settlement of Perdiem or any associated payments as per the guidance from Finance department.
• Assist the office in  collecting price quotes
• Check mails in the post office regularly (daily)     
• Responsible for distribution of donation of goods to Engenderhealth supported sites and submit stock delivery documents to Store/ Finance.
• Ensures the annual inspection of the vehicle before the set deadline.
• Ascertains that the necessary appliances (spare tire, fire extinguisher etc) are readily available in the vehicle.
• Drives the vehicle assigned to him safely, with strict observance of traffic rules and regulations and the organization's internal policy.
• Settle perdiem payment as assigned by the regulations of Finance
• Back up support to Regional Offices when needed.
• Ensures that the vehicle is utilized for the sole purpose of the organization's work.
• Perform other liaisons work as assigned by the Supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School Complete. Diploma graduate in Auto mechanics is a must.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience preferably in an International NGO with travel experience through regions.
• Valid certificate of experience and qualification and valid driving license - 3rd Grade

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

? Basic Computer skill windows, word and excel is mandatory? Able to communicate in English both verbally and written? Able to do overtime works? Flexible and open to learn? Can undertake work under pressure? Very good Interpersonal skill at all levels of staff and high level of integrity? Willing to travel outside his/her base station 

Application Procedures: Interested applicants fulfilling all the requirements should apply through EngenderHealth career web site www.engenderhealth.org – career page or click on this link which will direct you to the vacancy: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ENGENDERHEALTH&cws=1&rid=695 (strongly recommended) if not possible, please send your applications with nonreturnable curriculum vitae and testimonials including updated salary information no later than October 7, 2014 to the following address: skitaw@engenderhealth.org

Please indicate the position and vacancy number in your application. Also, please indicate preferred duty station based on your preference.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted. Note that applications received after the dead line shall not be considered.

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