ILRI and ICARDA Vacancy – (5) Drivers

Vacancy Number: A/006/14
Institutes: ILRI and ICARDA Ethiopia
Duration: 2 years

General:  The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) works at the crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science, communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and sustainable development. ILRI is one of 15 centres supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and Ethiopia, with other offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique, Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia (Laos, Thailand, Vietnam) and East Asia (China).

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is one of the 15 centers strategically located all over the world and supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). With its main research station and offices based in Aleppo, Syria, ICARDA works through a network of partnerships with national, regional and international institutions, universities, non-governmental organizations and ministries in the developing world; and with advanced research institutes in industrialized countries.

The position: ILRI and ICARDA are recruiting a total of 5 (five) drivers position as below;

1.    4 (Four) driver positions for Africa RISING Project – Animals Science and Sustainable Productivity Program/ILRI who are based in South Tigray region at Maychew, Oromia region at Bale Robe, in Southern Nation, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR) at  Hosaina and Amhara region at Debre Berhan,

2.    1 (One) driver position for International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) for Debre Berhan.

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;

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education:
•    Completion of secondary education.

Experience:
•    5 Five years of relevant experience and safe driving record.

Skills:
•    Good working knowledge of written and spoken English is essential;
•    Knowledge of local languages for the respective regions is a requirement;
•    Automotive background is advantageous;
•    Experience in driving articulated trucks/buses is advantageous.

Training:
•    Valid driving license for land cruisers.

Duty Stations: South Tigray region at Maychew, Oromia region at Bale Robe, Southern Nation, Nationalities and People’s Region (SNNPR) at  Hosaina and Amhara region at Debre Berhan.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICANTS NEED TO SPECIFY THE DUTY STATION THEY ARE APPLYING FOR AND APPLICATIONS THAT DON’T HAVE THIS INFORMATION WILL BE DISREGARDED.

Grade:        1B

Minimum Base salary:
•    Birr 4,477 per month (Negotiable, depending on experience, skill and salary history of the candidate)

Terms of appointment:  Initial appointment is for two years 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 send a cover letter, resume relevant documents and testimonials and the names and addresses (including telephone, fax and email) of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to the Human Resources Office through our recruitment portal  http://ilri.simplicant.com  OR via P.O. Box 5689, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Telephone: (251-11)-617-20-00; Fax: (251-11)-617-20-01 or 646-46-45 name and reference number of the position for which the application is made should be clearly marked on the envelopes if mailed, or on the fax applications.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date:    February 15, 2014.

ILRI & ICARDA are equal opportunity employers.
Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.