SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is looking for qualified applicants for Driver and Purchaser positions
Location: Debre Markos and Woldia, Amhara
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ – 5 years experience)
Employment Type: Full time
Job Description
SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES ETHIOPIA IS CHANGING AND GROWING! COME JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS TODAY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN THROUGHOUT ETHIOPIA!
SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is a national member association to the International Federation of SOS Children’s Villages. It is non- political, not-for-profit, and non-religious social development organization focused on the well being and development of children. It was founded in 1974 and has been a development partner since then with positive outcomes in the lives of many children, families and communities.
The SOS Children’s Villages Ethiopia is looking for a competent and able Driver/Purchaser based at Debre Markos and Woldia that meets the requirements stated bellow.
Position summary
The Purchaser/Driver is responsible to collect proforma invoices and to buy items approved by the Project Coordinator as per the delegation thereon. The Purchaser/Driver is also responsible to provide driving service as per the directives thereon
General aim of the position
Provides Transportation service for sections in the program location under the direction of the Project Coordinator.
Receives approved purchase requisitions from the Program Coordinator.
Collects Performa invoices with the purchase committee as per the directives thereon and present the same for evaluation and purchase approval.
Presents the approved purchase with the approved documents to the National Finance Officer and draws money or cheque and concludes the purchase.
Priority tasks & responsibilities
Receives approved purchase requisitions from the Project Office.
Collects proforma invoices as per the directives thereon and present the same for evaluation and purchase approval.
Presents the approved purchase with the approved documents to the National Finance Officer and draws money or cheque and concludes the purchase.
Delivers purchased item to the Program location Store or other person authorized to receive item and secures receipt for the delivery.
Returns leftover money to the cashier within three days and settles account for the withdrawal made.
Collects documents from bank, custom office, post office, etc.
Keeps properly purchase files and related documents.
Provides information about suppliers including problems faced with suppliers to request further assistance.
Keeps car clean and checks regularly light, indicators, brakes, tyre pressure, oil, battery and radiator. Reports any defects to Administrator.
Carries out the driving requirements of the Project as directed by the Project Coordinator and National Finance officer including conveying Community development officers to the field .
Drives safely at all times and observes traffic rules, keeps records of trips in logbook.
Reports immediately any car accident to police, National HROD Office, Program Coordinator, Project Finance & Admin Officer.
If vehicle is to be repaired, follows-up the repair work with the TTC or other workshops. Programs general check-ups of cars by TTC.
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 by the Project Coordinator.
Job Requirements
Job Requirements
Certificate of technical training or at least grade 10 complete
Driving License (grade 3-5)
4 year Experience