Driver and Logistics Assistant-Afder

About Swiss Church Aid(HEKS/EPER)

HEKS/EPER is the aid organization of the Protestant Churches of Switzerland and has its headquarters in Zurich/Switzerland. HEKS/EPER works towards a more humane and more equitable world, assisting people and communities to overcome economic, social, or humanitarian disparities to gain autonomy and to live with dignity both in Switzerland and abroad. HEKS/EPER engages in development cooperation, humanitarian aid and church cooperation and works in more than 30 countries and runs around 200 projects world-wide. HEKS/EPER is a member of the ACT Alliance. In Ethiopia, HEKS/EPER has projects with focus on Humanitarian Aid (WASH, shelter/NFIs, food security and protection), Natural Resource Management, and Inclusive Markets for Smallholder Pastoralists & Farmers. HEKS/EPER is promoting the Triple Nexus approach throughout its interventions and collaborates with local organizations that have technical and sectorial expertise in health, Education in Emergencies, and protection.

Swiss Church Aid (HEKS/EPER) is looking for a qualified and committed Driver and Logistics assistant for an integrated emergency response for complex drought, flood and conflicts-affected communities in Afder zone in Somali region. The project provides WASH, agriculture, protection, and multi-purpose cash assistance interventions to natural disasters and conflict-stricken communities in Liben and Afder Zone in Somali region.

Duration: Twelve (12) months fixed term contract.

Job Description

Drive official vehicle for official purpose and always follows transport policy.

Maintain the assigned vehicle, check oils, water, battery, brakes, tires etc.

Maintain logbook for each trip / Keep records of use of vehicle, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, and other services.

Ensure that vehicles are serviced as planned, washed & greased as required

Ensures payments related to assigned vehicle are paid.

Provides immediate report of accidents to supervisor & to country office Admin

Perform miscellaneous office support functions as messenger.

Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Education:

Completion of 12th or 10th grade.

Certificate from technical school for Auto Mechanic is advantageous.

Valid 3rd grade driving license.

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs

Experience:

Five years work experience as a driver of which at least Two years of NGO experience with good driving records.

Language:

Good knowledge of written and spoken Somali & English.

Additional Requirements

A very good experience in driving four-wheel drive/field vehicle in the rural parts of the country (Southern Somali).

Team oriented, flexible, and creative approach; keen to take initiative where appropriate.

Good skill in maintaining healthy interpersonal relationship