Driver/Logistics Assistant

In Ethiopia, JSI has been a steadfast partner to the Ministry of Health since 1994, reaching over 70 million people. What began as a focus on reproductive and maternal health has evolved into a portfolio of more than 65 projects dedicated to transforming the national health landscape. Today, our work spans all regional health bureaus, strengthening primary health care, optimizing supply chains, and leading the digital transformation of the health sector. With a presence in 15,000 health facilities, JSI remains committed to scaling sustainable health outcomes across Ethiopia.

Position Summary                                                                           

The Driver and logistics Assistant will work with all staff and partners, as well as short-term consultants. S/he is responsible for both transporting staff, for vehicle maintenance, and providing logistics and other administration supports.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide transportation and logistics services by ensuring the safety of passengers and adhering to organizational policies and regulations regarding driving and vehicle use;
•  Maintain cleanliness of assigned vehicle;
• Perform daily inspections of vehicles and maintain accurate vehicle logs to record fuel consumption, mileage, repairs and other reports as required;
• Ensure GPS units are operating correctly.
• Handle the store or petty cash based on the assignment from his/her supervisor
• Assist with inventory management, ensure any inventory movement is properly documented and reflected on the inventory list.
• Ensure equipment release forms are issued and change in the equipment location is reflected on the inventory list;
• Manage office supplies. Maintain stock cards, prepare and submit purchase requests to restock supplies to the position title in timely manner;
• Ensure vehicles are used for project purposes only and any irregularities or misuse is reported;
•  Perform other administrative tasks on behalf of the project including but not limited to: event management, procurement, collection of goods or documents, making administrative arrangements and handling payments (if needed)
• Support the Activity by maintaining different equipment while traveling to the field
• Inform the operations Manager and JSI Security Advisor, in a timely manner of all accidents, breakdowns, mechanical failures, faulty equipment or suspected defective or malfunctioning equipment as required by the JSI operations manual.
• Act as a representative of the project at all times being responsive and courteous to visitors, clients and partners
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

JSI/WEI is a child-safe organization, and the safety and well-being of children is a priority of our organization. We have robust recruitment procedures to ensure that all staff are suited to work with the children served by our programs.

JSI/WEI is an Equal Opportunity; Affirmative Action Employer committed to workplace diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual preference, genetic information, political affiliation, or protected veteran status in any employment decisions. M/F/V/D