Driver/Operations Assistant

Position Title: Driver/Operations Assistant

Portfolio: Integrated Programs

Function: Integrated Field Implementation

Department: Regional Field Implementation

Division: Administration and Finance   

Level: TBD 

Reports to: Admin & Finance Coordinator 

Required number: One

Based in: JigJiga

Vacancy type: Internal/External

Duration of contract: Indefinite based on performance and availability of funds. 

Remuneration: As per organization pay scale plus other PSI/Ethiopia staff benefits. 

Vacancy posted on: August 9, 2024

Application Deadline: August 22, 2024

Who we are?

We’re Population Services International (PSI), the world’s leading non?profit social marketing organization. We work to make it easier for people in the developing world to lead healthier lives and plan the families they desire by marketing affordable products and services that range from mosquito nets to contraceptives to HIV testing. We are a $560m enterprise based in Washington, DC, operating in the private and public sectors in more than 65 countries.

Join us!

There are over 9,000 “PSI’ers” around the world. It’s a diverse group of entrepreneurs and professionals with an unusually wide range of backgrounds - from the medical industry to the music business - all with unique skills we bring to the job. 

PSI/Ethiopia wants to reimagine healthcare, put the consumer at the center, and whenever possible, bring quality care to the front door.  We achieve health impact in Ethiopia by working with both government and private partners and harvesting technology innovation to bring quality care closer to communities, schools, and homes.   We empower consumers by including them in the design of healthcare solutions, offering them more healthcare choices, and helping them to have a voice in influencing national priorities.  We work with all market actors in the health system to understand their needs, designing and delivering solutions so that market systems can sustainably serve consumers for the long term, helping to support the Government of Ethiopia in achieving Universal Health Coverage. 

We are looking for a Driver/Operations Assistant that ensure efficient, safe and proper movement of goods and people by driving assigned vehicle professionally.

Key Result Areas:

• Transport service delivery (e.g., efficient, quality, courteous, etc.) 

• Safety (e.g., safe driving, vehicle proper maintenance, drive capability) 

• compliance with laws (e.g., National drive & PSI/E law) laws) 

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Always drive any vehicle assigned in a safe and professional manner as well as secure its cleanliness inside and outside. 

• Ensure that all vehicle movements are recorded on the vehicle log sheet. Submit a complete and accurate log sheets, receipts and other relevant documents within the given reporting period. 

• Responsible for reasonable fuel consumption and Daily check the fuel, oil, water etc. of assigned vehicle. 

• Follow-up and remind the supervisor at reasonable time in advance of scheduled maintenance work being due, report faults, required maintenance or repairs to the supervisor immediately upon discovery 

• Take responsibilities for all tools, medical kits and any other equipment supplied with the vehicle. 

• Report any security incidents or accidents encountered to the immediate supervisor & Police immediately. 

• Assist passengers with loading, unloading, packing and transferring any material as requested. 

• Ensure that loading and unloading of the vehicle is carried out in a safe manner, and that the vehicle is not overloaded 

• Adhere to national driving laws and PSI/E policies and procedures 

• Assists the expatriate and national staff’s vehicles on parking, take to garage for minor maintenance etc. as requested 

• Informs staff about the precautious that they should take before and during the trip and give special attention to travelers’ safety and security (eg site belt use) 

• To assist in other duties in the office as assigned by the immediate supervisor when not undertaking transport facilitation. 

• Assist in the allocation of in town & field vehicles to all staff 

• Assist with administrative tasks associated with vehicle insurance, inspections, utility payment, distribute or collect letters, packages & proforma, Garage follow up, checks mails in the post office & perform related liaison works.   

• Responsible for distribution of donated medical supplies and equipment to PSI Ethiopia office supported sites and submit stock delivery documents to Store/Finance. 

• Interact with staffs/travelers internal or external in a professional manner 

• Perform liaisons work and assist in other duties in the office as assigned by the Supervisor. 

• Facilitate field level payments per the guidance from Finance team

• Record fixed assets in fixed asset register book and conduct inventory count at the end of the year 

• Ensure validity of your diving licenses, annual inspection, insurance and any other required documentation of the assigned vehicle 

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma / 10th Grade Completion and 3rd Grade Driving License 
• Two years of experience as a driver 

What would get us excited?

• Proficient in English and Amharic languages, both written and verbal communication 

How To Apply

Are you intrigued? Apply!

By following our 3 steps application process:

1. Fill out the mandatory application form using the following link: Online Application Form. It will only take 5 to 10 minutes.

2. Send your CV and application letter to recruitment@psiet.org clearly mark “Application for Driver/Operations Assistant position” in the subject line.

3. Check your email and make sure you receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt of your CV. If you don’t receive the automatic response, check again your subject line and if needed, re-submit your CV and application letter with the correct subject.

Application deadline is August 22, 2024. We’ll call or e-mail you back if there is a good fit on both sides.

PSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.