Driver – Assosa, Ethiopia

Driver – Assosa, Ethiopia

Company Overview

Pharo Foundation (“the Foundation”) is a mission-driven, non-profit organisation that designs, funds, and operates economic development Programs to achieve its vision of a vibrant, productive, and self-reliant Africa. Over the next decade, our goal is to create maximum impact towards three critical missions:

1. Empowering the next generation: Our education mission is to ensure that all students have an opportunity to access a high-quality, affordable education, and become productive citizens of a rapidly-changing world.


2. Eliminating barriers to employment and productivity: Our productivity mission is to identify and eliminate health, financial, and structural barriers to employment and productivity for working people.


3. Solving water scarcity: Our water mission is to ensure that people and communities across Africa have access to a safe and affordable source of water.

The Foundation has a programme office in Assosa, the regional capital of Ethiopia's Benishangul Gumuz Regional State (BGRS), with plans to expand to the Amhara region. Since its establishment in 2016, the Foundation’s programme office has been working on an integrated livelihood development programme.

We are a diverse, multicultural, and passionate organisation, with over 700 employees in Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Somaliland. Our headquarters are in Nairobi, Kenya, and we have a liaison office in London, UK, which is home to our parent organisation, Pharo Management.

Position Summary 

The driver will provide reliable and safe driving services under the daily supervision of the Logistics and Liaison Officer, ensuring high accuracy in their work. The driver should demonstrate a client-oriented approach, a strong sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse national and cultural backgrounds.

Role: Driver

Location: Assosa, BGRS

Employment Duration: One year with the possibility of an extension

Reporting to: Logistics and Liaison Officer

Duties and Responsibilities

• Before starting the journey, refuel the vehicle, check oil and lubricant levels, ensure all necessary documents are in the glove box, verify the function of the jack and the condition of the spare wheel, and equip the vehicle with essential tools such as a toolbox, first aid kit, winch control, and flashlight with batteries.


• Drive the organisation's vehicles safely according to the schedule provided by the Logistics and Liaison Officer.


• Ensure the safety of passengers and goods, checking and receiving items to be transported, and always ensuring that every passenger wears a seatbelt when traveling in a Foundation vehicle.


• Provide support to Foundation staff and visitors by transporting materials and people, including loading and unloading as needed.


• Obey local traffic laws and drive at legally permissible speeds.


• Do not allow unknown passengers to ride in the vehicle, especially those carrying weapons, dressed in military clothing, or associated with conflicts.


• Obtain approval from senior management before using the vehicle for personal purposes.


• Ensure that all occupants of Foundation vehicles are authorised and that everyone fastens their seatbelts before departure.


• Assist the Financial and Administrative Assistant with making payments (cheques) and issuing receipts.


• Ensure car seats are clean and comfortable for all passengers.


• Schedule washing and specific services to keep the car's interior and exterior clean.


• Transport staff and Pharo visitors between airports and hotels.


• Pick up office purchases or provide other administrative needs.


• Be flexible to work on weekends.


• Maintain and update monthly mileage records.

Qualification Requirements

• Completion of secondary education; vocational training of auto mechanics is advantageous.


• Valid 3rd grade driving license


• Minimum of 5 years of driving experience


• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair


• Solid understanding of vehicle maintenance


• High sense of responsibility, reliability, and good behaviour


• Experience of working in NGO is preferable


• First aid certificate is desired.

• Ability to drive a variety of vehicles, including motorcycles, cars, school buses, and trucks.

Personal Attributes

• Great attention to detail and a flexible approach to work.


• High professional and ethical standards.


• Structured and process oriented.


• Excellent time and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.


• Motivated to learn and perform and not afraid to ask questions.


• Willing to challenge the status quo and add value by introducing positive change.


• Excellent communicator and comfortable to work in a team environment.


• Positive outlook and outgoing personality with solid leadership, interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

Application procedure

We will review completed applications on a rolling basis. In the event that we identify an outstanding candidate early in the process, we reserve the right to appoint before the deadline. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we will only contact shortlisted candidates.

• A detailed CV and cover letter. In your letter, please state where you heard about this position or saw it advertised (e.g., website, LinkedIn, etc.).


• An essay of no more than 500 words outlining: What experience have you gained that makes you the most qualified candidate for the role?


• A one-page list of 4 references with current addresses, phone numbers, and email contacts.