Who we are

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is an International Non-governmental organization and a member of SOS Children’s Villages International Federation. We started our humanitarian work in Ethiopia with the opening of our first Village in Mekelle, Northern part of Ethiopia in 1974. Since then, we have expanded our programs to different regions where there are significant needs for intervention and where we believe we can work in partnership with all relevant actors to bring sustainable positive outcomes for children’s and young people.

Today, we have grown significantly to meet the persistent challenges that confront Ethiopian children who have lost parental care and those that are at risk of losing their parental care. Working in close collaboration with international donors, local government and community based organizations across seven program locations; we aspire that every child grows up with love, respect and security.

Why we need you?

We are looking for a dedicated Project Driver to join our youth empowerment project (STEP) Addis Ababa team. As Project Driver you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and timely transportation of project personnel, equipment, and materials to various project sites. This position requires excellent driving skills, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to work well under pressure.

What we provide?

An amazing work environment that promotes personal growth through providing professional space to grow and advance your career!

Your role?

As a Project Driver, you will be in charge of the following:

• Carries out the driving requirements of the Project/program as directed by the Manager HR &Operations.
• Keeps car clean and checks regularly light, indicators, brakes, tyre pressure, oil, battery and radiator. Reports any defects to HR OP, Manager
• Drives safely at all times and observes traffic rules, keeps records of trips in logbook.
• Reports immediately any car accident to police and the Manager, HR and OP.
• If vehicle is to be repaired, follows-up the repair work and Programs general check-ups of cars.
• Ensures the annual car inspection is fulfilled on time before the Road Transport Authority’s deadline.
• Keeps properly vehicle documents.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned.

Child Safeguarding:

• Responsible to take part in awareness raising sessions and capacity building trainings in relation to Child Safeguarding to prevent and protect children and young people from all forms of abuse, abandonment, exploitation, violence and discrimination
• Support children and young people to make them understand the CS risks and protection mechanisms
• Responsible to report any CS suspicion, concern, allegation or incident immediately, following Child Safeguarding reporting procedures. CS reports should be made to the CS team at programme level and/or to the respective line manager

Job Requirements

Must Criteria

• Education: Certificate of technical training or at least grade 10 complete
• Training : Driving License (grade 3-5) 
• Experience: 4 years

Competencies – Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Flexible and open to learn.
• Can undertake work under pressure.
• Very good Interpersonal skill at all levels of staff and high level of integrity.
• Working at NGOs as well as international organizations is an advantage.
• Good knowledge in logistics and minor vehicle repair.

Lead and Core Competencies :

Lead competency:

• Role model: Act as a role model for the organization, living our values and inspiring and learning from others
• Collaboration: Remove barriers to participation, share decision making and build partnerships
• Empowerment: Promote inclusion and equitable sharing of power
• Strategic Thinking:  Live the values and mission, setting realistic goals and translating them into actionable plans

Core competency:

• Kindness: Act with empathy towards everyone he/she works with.
• Continuous Learning: Make an effort to learn, understand, and grow as a person, admitting your own mistakes
• Inclusiveness: In any actions  show respect and care for others
• Initiative: Speak up when things  are not right, do not hesitate to act, and adapt to change when necessary
• Results Orientation: Prioritize safeguarding, look for solutions and  focus on desired results

How to Apply

Excited to take on a new Challenge..

Then send us your application (application letter, detailed CV containing contact detail of there references) electronically through SOS Children Villages Application portal (ICIMS)

Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered.  Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasis to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes.

SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia provides equal employment opportunities to all co-workers & qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or class.