Temporary Driver at Alliance of Bioversity International Tanzania

Temporary Driver at Alliance of Bioversity International April 2024
Job Description
The
Alliance of Bioversity International 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
Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the 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
Under
the supervision of the Coordinator I, the 2 temporary drivers will be
responsible for driving field staff to the various research sites of
CIAT projects in the Tanzania and provide technical service to CIAT
vehicles. The Driver will work closely with scientists, support staff
in various projects.
This position is based in Arusha and will involve travelling to other cities in the country and within Africa region.

Key duties & responsibilities
• Facilitate the delivery of parcels, correspondence and other relevant materials to various offices and companies as required.
• Operate CIAT program vehicles 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 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, 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.

Requirements
• Minimum of O-Level secondary education or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 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.

Terms of employment
This
position is a temporary position based in Arusha, Tanzania. The initial
contract will be for 6 months subject to a probation period of 1 month.

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and
inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation,
contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission.

Recruiting
and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects
our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all
cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins,
ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and
gender identities. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applications
Applicants
are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get
full details of the position and to submit their applications.
Applications MUST include reference number 103603- Temporary Driver as
the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one
document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of
sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance
with applicable data protection laws.

Note: The Alliance
does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
(application, interview meeting, processing, or training). The Alliance
also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank
account. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the
candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance
collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data
protection laws.
Go to our Homepage To Get Relevant Information.
Applications closing date: 15th April 2024