Job Title: Driver, Ethiopia
Location: Jigjiga, Ethiopia
Reporting to: Finance Officer, Ethiopia
Duration: Fixed-term contract until 31 December 2026
Salary & Benefits: Annual Gross salary £5,400.00 including employer pension contribution
Deadline: 17:00 (UK time) Friday 23rd January 2026
Conciliation Resources
Conciliation Resources (CR) is an international organisation committed to stopping violent conflict and creating more peaceful societies. We work with people impacted by war and violence, bringing diverse voices together to make change that lasts. For over 25 years, we have been making peace possible. We provide practical support to help people affected by violent conflict achieve lasting peace. We draw on our shared experiences to improve peacebuilding policies and practices worldwide.
Conciliation Resources has been active in the Horn of Africa since 2012. Our work predominantly focuses on Ethiopia and Kenya, and to a lesser extent, Somalia. We have locally-based staff in Kenya and Ethiopia, as well as a local office in Jigjiga in the Somali regional state of Ethiopia. CR is registered as an international NGO in Ethiopia and Kenya. The Horn of Africa programme is committed to long-term presence and supporting peacebuilding and conflict transformation in the region in collaboration with national, sub-national and local governments, civil society and communities. We would also like to develop the programme to meet new demands, working with new partners in new areas.
Job purpose
The Driver is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and professional transportation services to CR staff, consultants, and guests. The role ensures that assigned vehicles are maintained in a clean, roadworthy condition and operated in full compliance with CR policies, local traffic laws, and safety regulations, while upholding high standards of professionalism, courtesy, and accountability.
Person specification
Essential knowledge, skills and experience
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A minimum of Primary School Education
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Valid Grade 3, Automobile or higher licence
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At least three (3) years of proven experience driving 4WD vehicles within humanitarian organisations/UN agencies, or similar environments.
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Basic mechanical knowledge, including routine vehicle checks, minor repairs, and the ability to identify driving, and basic vehicle repair and maintenance.
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Demonstrated knowledge of safe driving practices, national traffic laws and regulations, and defensive driving.
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Experience with vehicle logbooks, fuel consumption tracking, and adherence to fleet management procedures.
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Ability to follow security protocols, risk assessment, and movement procedures during field missions.
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Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as an active team player.
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High level of integrity, reliability, and professionalism, including respect for confidentiality and organisational policies.
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Ability to work under pressure, manage long hours, and adapt to changing field conditions.
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Fluent in Somali; knowledge of additional local languages is an added advantage.
Desirable knowledge, skills and experience
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Conversational English
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Defensive driving skills
Please note: applicants must have the right to live and work in Ethiopia, specifically Jigjiga.
How to Apply
Email covering letter-typed, CV and all copies of certificates and driving licence to recruitment@c-r.org
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