Driver

Driver

Company Overview:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits. 

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people’s lives. 

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status. 

Project Overview and Role:

CATALYZE
is a $250 million 5 to 8-year program, designed to catalyze $2 billion in
private capital, especially to underfinanced social sectors (such as education)
and higher risk countries (especially low-income and post-conflict countries)
around the globe, complemented by a cross-cutting inclusion of gender-lens
investing. CATALYZE will provide services to many missions and bureaus that
“buy in” to tap the CATALYZE investment and pay-for-results project management
expertise. Our aim is for investors to explore and find commercially viable
opportunities and approaches to creating jobs, developing sustainable social
services, tightening and rationalizing supply chains, and advancing inclusive
growth.

CATALYZE: Market Systems for Growth (MS4G) will drive private
enterprise expansion to catalyze Ethiopia’s future economic growth and
prosperity. MS4G intends to foster enterprise-driven growth, especially among
private enterprises that have high growth potential and the capacity to
catalyze job creation throughout market systems. MS4G will address systemic
challenges, including building business development services capacity, creating
a more conducive business environment, building the financial sector
infrastructure and capability within private finance providers, and expanding
the digital economy. MS4G will catalyze private sector growth by improving
access to finance and facilitating transactions through targeted interventions across
market systems (demand, supply, and enabling environment). Expanded access to
finance will also drive change across the market system by increasing business
revenue and necessitating job creation. The program has an estimated life of
project funding of $55-$70 million, is expected to operate for five years.

The main objective
of the driver is to give driving service, Administrative & Logistical
support for Palladium staff. The Driver will report to the Logistics
Specialist.

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned Vehicle: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.,
• Ensure
  that Palladium’s vehicles are used only for official/authorized business
  as advised by the supervisor.
• Record
  daily activities on log sheet including mileage, fuel consumption,
  destinations, and items in English,
• Ensure
  that the steps required by the local rules regulations and the
  organization are taken in case of involvement in an accident;
• To keep his/her driving license valid.
• Provide
  Administrative and logistical support as assigned by immediate supervisor.
• Work
  on a flexible schedule and cover all departures.
• Ensure the
  safety of all passengers in the car by ensuring that passengers and
  drivers wear seat belts. The driver observes all traffic rules, does not speed,
  and ensures the safety of the surrounding areas.
• On
  continual basis check and survey to ensure that roads and destinations
  planned for assigned passengers are free of any crime occurrences such as
  pick pocketing, purse snatching, or robbery.
• Ensure that
  basic tool kits are available in the vehicle.
• Ensure
  that the first aid kit is well equipped and easily accessible for use.
• Ensure
  that assigned vehicle is in roadworthy condition at all times, maintain
  vehicle in clean and serviceable condition and perform minor maintenance
  of a preventive nature. Ensure that the vehicle is ready and roadworthy
  before all trips outside of Addis Ababa.
• Provide
  basic care of assigned vehicle including conducting frequent checks of oil
  and lubricant levels, maintaining appropriate levels of each. Ensure
  vehicles have adequate fuel levels. Report all major needs for maintenance
  of the driver supervisor for immediate action.
• Ensuring
  that the waiver liability form is signed by non-Palladium staff and
  submitted to the Logistics Specialist on time
• Ensure
  that insurance registration and annual inspection of all Palladium vehicles
  is valid. Maintain copies of vehicle logbooks and insurance documents,
  ensuring that the renewal of insurance and annual inspection for vehicle
  is carried out in timely manner.
• Responsible
  to keep assigned vehicle clean, orderly and serviceable condition at all
  times; perform minor preventive maintenance; follow up with maintenance
  requirements of assigned vehicle.
• Responsible
  for preparing monthly activity, fuel consumption & expenditure report
  and presenting these to supervisor every month.
• In the
  absence of responsible person(s) designated to assist, act as guide and
  interpreter for visiting Palladium guests and/or other officials approved
  to ride in the Palladium Ethiopia cars.
• Other
  duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Secondary
  school education or equivalent (preferred)
• Auto
  mechanics level 3 certificate preferred.
• Good
  command of written and spoken English.
• INGO
  driving experience.
• Basic
  vehicle repair and maintenance skill.
• At
  least 5 years’ experience as driver with a government or international organization
  and experience in driving four-wheel drive vehicles.
• Have
  a valid driving license Grade 3
• Proven
  experience of driving in terrain conditions and mountainous areas.
• Mature,
  hardworking, enthusiastic, and helpful to people.