About GIZ
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German government-owned development agency that operates globally. Established in 2011, GIZ focuses on international cooperation for sustainable development, offering technical expertise, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in various sectors such as health, education, environment, and economic development. GIZ collaborates with governments, organizations, and partners to implement projects that aim to alleviate poverty, promote social equality, and address global challenges. Through its diverse range of programs and projects, GIZ contributes to fostering inclusive growth and improving living conditions in partner countries, thereby supporting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Performing official travel using designated vehicles safely and responsibly.
- Regularly maintaining and servicing official vehicles. Considering road conditions, routes, and locations for travel.
- Assisting with office tasks and errands. Safely driving assigned vehicles for GIZ-BFP, Forest for Future, and Natural Resources Stewardship Programme, including partners and visitors.
- Preparing vehicles for rugged field trips (extra tires, repair kit, water, first aid).
- Promptly reporting accidents, injuries, and vehicle issues to fleet management.
- Notifying fleet/logistics officer of maintenance needs.
- Understanding and adhering to driving and passenger regulations.
- Aiding in goods transportation.
- Accurate and conscientious completion of vehicle logbooks, following GIZ standards.
- Safely operate assigned vehicles, chauffeuring GIZ-BFP, Forest for Future, and Natural Resources Stewardship Programme staff, official visitors, and partners to designated destinations.
- Prepare vehicle for robust off-road trips (spare tires, repair kit, water, first aid, safety gear) in lowland areas.
- Note road conditions, routes, security, and locations.
- Alert Fleet Manager for maintenance needs.
- Report all office vehicle incidents, accidents, damage, or theft promptly.
- Maintain accurate logbook as per regulations.
- Comprehend driving and passenger rules.
- Perform additional tasks as directed by management.
Qualifications
- Secondary school level
- Possession of valid driving license
- Required language skills: Working level of English
- Familiarity with SNNPR, SWPR and Amhara region, sound knowledge of road and safety regulations.
- At least 5 years of working experience as driver with references (no accidents caused)
- Proven experience of driving in rural areas and off-road areas
- Vocational training in Auto mechanics is of advantage.
- Previous Job experience with international organizations is of advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified applicants can send their applications and a copy of non returnable CV with the necessary documents to only the following email address hreth@giz.de
Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position title ‘Driver #144/2023_Full Name’ in the subject line of your email application.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
