DRIVER Full Time NEW

• Organization: Right To Play Ethiopia
• Department/Division: Logistics
• Reports to: Logistics Officer
• Work Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (with frequent travels to sub-offices)
• Authorized to work in: Ethiopia (Eligible to work legally without visa or work permit sponsorship)
• Target Start Date: As soon as possible
• Contract Duration: Full-time / Permanent / 1-year contract with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding
• Application Closing Date: March 6, 2025

ABOUT US:

We reach millions of children each year in some of the most difficult places on earth, helping them to stay in school and learn, overcome prejudice, heal from trauma, and develop the skills they need to thrive. We do this by harnessing play, one of the most fundamental forces in a child’s life, to teach children the critical skills they need to dismantle barriers and embrace opportunities, in learning and in life.

Established in 2000, Right To Play reaches children through experiential programming in 14 countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and North America. These programs are supported by our global offices in Toronto, Canada; London, UK and seven national offices across Europe and North America.

OUR CULTURE:

• Accept Everyone – Be intentional about inclusion
• Make Things Happen – Seek opportunities to lead and innovate
• Display Courage – Act with integrity
• Demonstrate Care – Look after yourself and one another
• Be Playful – Have fun at work

Please visit our website to learn more about who we are and what we do, and watch this video to find out about the five pillars of our Culture Code.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Driver reports directly to the Logistics Coordinator. The main responsibility of the Driver is to provide safe transport services of passengers as required, ensuring that safety regulations are adhered to by all his passengers at all times.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Job Responsibility #1: Driving and Vehicle Maintenance (95% of Time):

• Provides driving services to staff and other passengers between locations as scheduled by supervisor.
• Conducts daily checks of the assigned vehicle for proper levels of fuel, motor oil, tire pressure, brakes and water level.
• Perform minor maintenance when necessary.
• Presents the car in a clean and tidy manner, washing it when required.
• Maintains mileage logbook and schedules regular maintenance service with approval from supervisor.
• Keeps all vehicle documents including vehicle registration, insurance, road tax, parking fees, road licenses and others, always updated.
• Stocks essential vehicle always supplies such as first aid kit and necessary spare parts ready.
• Undertakes errands to and/or from vendors, suppliers and banks as requested by supervisor.
• Reports incidents and necessary repairs to supervisor and authorities according to existing operating procedure.

Job Responsibility #2: Perform other duties as assigned (5% of Time)

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The opportunity to collaborate with an innovative global team who are passionate about working with children and youth. You will gain experience working for a globally recognized organization with a healthy culture premised on our Culture Code (accept everyone, make things happen, display courage, demonstrate care and be playful). You will be immersed in an environment where learning and development is encouraged and valued, and “play” is appreciated as a core avenue to building community.

• Competitive salary and benefits (e.g. medical & life insurance and Transportation allowance)
• Flexible work arrangements (e.g. work from home and flex hours)
• 20 days annual leave
• 3 personal days per year
• 5 personal learning and development (L&D) days per year
• Maternity/paternity/parental leave top up and support
• Annual learning week
• Annual staff recognition awards
• Opportunity to connect with employees across our offices (e.g. Facebook Workplace)
• Opportunity to engage in global projects and initiatives
• Wellness programs
• Playful activities and events

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION:

• High school certificate or vocational school diploma
• A valid driving license.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years’ experience as a driver (carrying passengers) with a recognized organization

COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to follow a pre-set schedule and create a plan to reach the required destination on time
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work well with people from varied backgrounds and cultures at all levels in organization
• Ability to work as part of a team and is flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Understands and performs safe driving techniques
• Skilled in minor car repair
• Able to drive for long periods of time
• Understands highway code and road rules of the country
• Good oral communication skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (An Asset)

• First Aid training
• Previous experience working in an international organization
• Driver’s school training
• Advanced auto repair skills
• Advanced knowledge of security procedures in the country

LANGUAGES:

• Fluency in communicating in local language/s. Basic reading, writing and speaking in English.

WHO YOU ARE:

You are passionate about our commitment to help children and youth rise above life’s challenges through the power of play. You are highly collaborative and a relationship builder with a passion for humanitarian work, human rights and social change. Your attention to detail is great and you have a positive, follow-through mindset. You are focused on strategically positioning Right To Play as a partner of choice for our donors.