POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - EXTERNAL
Driver
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
REF: A/053/14
The Centre for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) seeks to recruit a Driver who will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia office.
The Center: The Center for International Forestry Research is a non-profit, global facility dedicated to advancing human wellbeing, environmental conservation and equity. We conduct research that enables more informed and equitable decision making about the use and management of forests in less-developed countries.
Our research and expert analysis help policy makers and practitioners shape effective policy, improve the management of tropical forests and address the needs and perspectives of people who depend on forests for their livelihoods. Our multidisciplinary approach considers the underlying drivers of deforestation and degradation which often lie outside the forestry sector: forces such as agriculture, infrastructure development, trade and investment policies and law enforcement
Main duties:
Undertakes driving assignments of vehicles as and when assigned by his/her supervisor;
Operates, maintains and cleans assigned vehicles with care and reports any damage and/or suspected fault immediately to his/her supervisor;
Responsible for safe transport of staff, guests and materials assigned to him/her;
Ensures that the vehicle is kept overnight in a secure location and that the vehicle key is handed over to the supervisor, unless explicitly agreed on otherwise by the supervisor;
Records and maintains the transport log-book for any vehicles assigned to him/her
Responsible for the vehicles and all tools, equipment and spare parts on the vehicle assigned to him/her;
Liaises with his/her supervisor to ensure that routine service and maintenance is undertaken timely;
Carries out errands and performs as required.
Skills and Competencies
• Completion of secondary education
• At least 5 years of relevant experience and safe driving record
Training:
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English is essential
• Automotive background is advantageous
• Experience in driving articulated trucks/buses is advantageous
Skills:
• Valid driving license for land cruisers
Duty Station: Addis Ababa
Grade: 1B
Minimum Base: Birr 5,596 (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)
Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is fixed term for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc.
The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus on the outskirts of Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.
Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: REF: A/053/14 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com/ on or before 9 September 2014.
To find more about CIFOR, visit our Website at http://www.cifor.cgiar.org
Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
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