About the Job
\nAbout Samaritan’s Purse<\/p>\n
Samaritan\u2019s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan\u2019s Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Samaritan\u2019s Purse is privileged to be part of the humanitarian effort in Ethiopia and legally registered as foreign charity to work in Ethiopia since October 08, 2018.<\/p>\n
Open Position: 1<\/p>\n
Duration of Contract: December 31, 2026<\/p>\n
JOB SUMMARY<\/p>\n
Samaritan\u2019s Purse is looking for energetic and motivated Driver to provide transportation as needed for both onsite and off-site events. The driver is responsible for the operation of Samaritan\u2019s Purse\u2019s by ensuring transportation of SP staff, proper maintenance of vehicles in compliance with safe driving standards, and making sure the vehicle is fueled on time for trips.<\/p>\n
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n
Drive project, project affiliated personnel, and visitors to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits.
\nEnsure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel, tires and vehicle equipment, and conducting the daily safety and security inspection prior to driving.
\nWhile driving a vehicle of SPE, observe all company vehicle utilization policies and in country traffic laws, particularly speed limits.
\nMaintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs.
\nKeep the vehicle ready, clean (exterior and interior) and on standby.
\nPerform daily safety inspections as required;
\nFill gas tank when needed.
\nAdhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by the supervisor and SP security personnel
\nPerform all work in a safe manner, following all associated safety guidelines.
\nFamiliarity with GPS devices or maps apps
\nExecute any other tasks or duties as assigned by the supervisor
\nAbout You
\nEDUCATION \/ EXPERIENCE NEEDED<\/p>\n
High school graduate
\nDiploma\/Certificate in auto mechanics is a plus
\nValid driver\u2019s license with a clean driving record and ability to meet federal and regional driving standards
\n3 years\u2019 experience with professional driving and basic vehicle maintenance.
\nExcellent driving record and experience in traveling through urban and rural locations
\nPrevious INGO work experience preferred
\nLANGUAGE<\/p>\n
Proficiency in English and Amharic
\nKnowledge of the regional language required
\nKnowledge of any other national language is a plus
\nSKILLS REQUIRED<\/p>\n
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to abide by Samaritan\u2019s Purse\u2019s code of conduct and understand the principals of Samaritan\u2019s Purse\u2019s Mission Statement, as well as be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and\/or ability required.<\/p>\n
Close adherence to all traffic regulations
\nAttention to detail, anticipation and follow up are core values of the job function while maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality.
\nPossesses strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment.
\nMust be a self-starter and internally driven to success and hard work.
\nCommitted to the SP values and ethics.
\nBe able to work under minimum supervision to achieve the set objectives.
\nWillingness to work in remote area and ability to work in team
\nREASONING ABILITY<\/p>\n
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral diagram, or schedule form.<\/p>\n
PHYSICAL DEMANDS<\/p>\n
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<\/p>\n
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk and run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and\/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.<\/p>\n
WORK ENVIRONMENT<\/p>\n
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<\/p>\n
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be exposed to loud noises around the maintenance and construction workshops.
\nMay travel in country with exposure to communicable diseases, hot and humid weather conditions.
\nWork in a security context that is fluid
\nSAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT<\/p>\n
The employee is required to carry out his\/her duties in accordance with Samaritan\u2019s Purse Safeguarding policy and Code of conduct.<\/p>\n
Employee should remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills, which will enable him\/her to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct his\/herself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":207,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","job_listing_type":[17],"job_listing_category":[237],"job_listing_location":[4],"job_listing_tag":[],"class_list":["post-36428","job_listing","type-job_listing","status-publish","hentry","job_listing_type-full-time","job_listing_category-transportation","job_listing_location-addis-ababa"],"metas":{"_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Samaritans-Purse.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Samaritan's Purse","_job_featured":"","_job_tag":[],"_job_filled":"","_job_urgent":"","_job_type":{"17":"Full Time"},"custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":{"237":"Transportation"},"_job_expiry_date":"","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","custom-number-21785310":"","_job_experience":"Intermediate","custom-select-25910079":"3 \u2013 5 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-11","_job_location":{"4":"Addis Ababa"},"_job_apply_type":"external","_job_apply_url":"https:\/\/mycareersethiopia.samaritan.org","_job_apply_email":"","_job_phone":"","_job_employer_name":"Beleqet Jobs","_job_employer_url":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/employer\/meseret\/"},"beleqet_data":{"_job_employer_posted_by":"9629","_job_logo_img":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Samaritans-Purse.webp","_job_logo":"https:\/\/beleqet.com\/vacancy\/wp-content\/uploads\/wp-job-board-pro-uploads\/_job_logo\/2026\/06\/Samaritans-Purse.webp","custom-text-26140818":"Samaritan's Purse","_job_title":"Driver","_job_type":"17","custom-select-24762152":"Onsite","_job_category":"237","_job_gender":"Both","_job_salary_type":"monthly","_job_experience":"Intermediate","custom-select-25910079":"3 \u2013 5 Years","_job_qualification":"Bachelor Degree","_job_application_deadline_date":"2026-06-11","_job_location":"4","_job_description":"About the Job\r\nAbout Samaritan's Purse\r\n\r\nSamaritan\u2019s Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. 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