Project Driver (PD)

Background

The Hailemariam & Roman Foundation (HRF) is a non-profit international NGO established by the Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Mr. Hailemariam Dessalegn, and the Former First Lady of Ethiopia, H.E. Mrs. Roman Tesfaye. It strives to support the efforts of government, communities and partners in bringing socioeconomic transformation in Ethiopia and the broader continental Africa.

With its programmatic focus areas- maternal and child health and nutrition, climate-smart conservation and ecotourism, agricultural transformation, and economic empowerment of women and youth, synergizing each other, the foundation envisions seeing A healthy and economically empowered community in a well-conserved environment. Geographically, its support focuses on areas with the highest disparities where the foundation could add value.

Job Summary

The Maze conservation and community livelihoods project, entitled The Preservation of Maze National Park and its Watershed in Ethiopia is a five-year (2024-2028) project fully funded by the Agence franaise de dveloppement (AFD) and implemented by HRF. The project aims to ensure the long-term integrity of Maze National Park for the benefit of nature and communities around the park, with three key components of biodiversity conservation, community livelihoods diversification, and soil and water resource restoration. For the implementation of this project, HRF has set up a project Management Unit (PMU) located in Maze NP, Morka town, Gamo zone. The PMU has been set up to coordinate the implementation of the five-year project through mobilizing and engaging local communities, park management, local government offices, and other relevant partners towards the realization of the stated project goal. The units work will be supported by a strong administrative staff that provides support services to the project coordinator, project staff, and other stakeholders during the project works. Thus, a well-experienced and qualified project driver is required under the project coordinator. The project driver must provide a regular driving service to the project management unit. He/she should fulfill the following requirements.

Job duties:

• The job holder should work in line with the New Labor Proclamation - Proclamation No. 1156/2019 (Monday to Friday). However, the driver must provide a driving service when there is a need to travel beyond the regular hours.

Nature of supervision:

• The position holder is directly responsible to the Project Coordinator while supervised by the Administration, Finance and Accounting Officer

Quantity: 1

Sex: Both and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Duration of contract: for one year with the possibility of extension.

Vacancy number: HRF- CSCET-PO-007/2024

Qualifications

• He/she has to have a 4th-degree driving license.
• Has to have an education level of primary school completion.
• Non-alcoholic, free from any addiction.
• He/she who can present a full medical certificate of eligibility for field-based driving service.
• Driving experience of more than 10 years, most of which is in rural and project contexts.
• Willingness to be based on the project site with frequent field commuting.
• Being conversant with the local language of the project area community and culture