Driver

Position Title: DriverDuty Station: JijigaOpen Position: 1Program / Department SummaryMercy Corps, through the Regional Livestock Program (RLP), is supporting local communities in its operational areas to implement plans for the management, protection, and restoration of rangelands including waterpoints rehabilitation to improve access and use of water in pastoral areas. This will be achieved through climate-smart rangeland regenerative practices.General Position SummaryThe driver will provide safe, transport services for MC program and support staff in the described AOR (Area of Responsibility). The driver will adhere to all traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the MC transport department.Essential Job Responsibilities? Operate MC vehicles as assigned by supervisor.? Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations.? Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely ? report needs and problems to transport management.? Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and supervisor.? Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.? Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby ? ready for use always.? Assist, as required, with logistics in the office and guesthouse daily workloads.? Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors ? assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.? Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular basis.? Undertake field assignments as assigned.? Adherence to all MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure manuals.? Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in country of operation.? Other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:NoneREPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Logistic OfficerWORKS DIRECTLY WITH:RLP Team.Accountability to Participants and StakeholdersMercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.