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Project Driver at CIAT October 2024

Arusha , Tanzania

Job Description

THE ORGANIZATION  
The Alliance of Bioversity International & CIAT delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural  biodiversity  and  sustainably  transform  food  systems  to  improve  people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation. 
The Alliance works with local, national, and multinational partners across Sub Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Asia, and with public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services.   
 
About the position   
The Project Driver will be responsible for driving field staff to the various research sites of Breeding-CIAT projects in the Tanzania and provides technical service to CIAT vehicles.  The Driver will work closely with scientists and support staff on bean projects.  The Driver will work closely with the bean breeding staff, Administration and Logistics team and interact with scientists, visitors, government stakeholders, and interns and students in various projects. 

Job Industry

Program/Project Implementation

Job Salary Currency

TZS

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Facilitate the delivery of parcels, correspondence and other relevant materials to various offices and companies as required.
  • Operate CIAT program vehicles and tractors as instructed, ensuring the safe and efficient transport of staff and visitors.
  • Undertake long-distance travel with or without CIAT staff as required, complying with all traffic as well as CIAT rules and regulations.
  • Always keep the vehicle and tractor clean and in good condition and ensure that all necessary documents (such as insurance and driving licenses) are up to date.
  • Carry out routine checks and maintenance on the vehicle and tractor, including checking oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windscreen wipers, water levels and Tyres pressures.
  • Maintain a comprehensive record of vehicle maintenance to ensure compliance with service schedules and to alert the supervisor and logistics team in advance when the vehicle is due for service.
  • Maintain a proper logbook and prepare a monthly vehicle movement report.
  • Provide general assistance to CIAT staff and visitors.
  • Assist with field activities as requested by technicians.
  • Document all work carried out, fuel consumption and complete all necessary forms. Report accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences in a timely manner.
  • Carry out any other duties as delegated by the Administration and Operations Team.
  • Driving and operation of the tractor during field activities at the station
  • Maintenance of the tractor and all the hitched implements as well
  • Assisting the field activities during travelling days as required by the technician

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Minimum of O-Level secondary education or equivalent.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience, preferably in an international organization with regional exposure.
  • Clean and valid Class C driving licenses and certificate of good conduct.
  • Mechanical training or basic knowledge of automobiles and the ability to carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
  • Basic computer application.
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    Application Process

    Close Date

    11/10/2024

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