Overview

Job Title: Temporary Driver

Job location: Arusha

 

Job Description:

The Alliance of Bioversity International provides evidence-based solutions that enhance people’s lives by utilizing agricultural biodiversity and transforming food systems in a sustainable manner. The worldwide challenges of environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, climate change, and starvation are addressed by alliance solutions.

The Alliance collaborates with public and business sectors as well as regional, national, and international partners throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa. As a component of the global research collaboration for a food-secure future, CGIAR, the Alliance aims to improve natural resources and ecosystem services, decrease poverty, and increase food and nutrition security.

About the Position:

The two temporary drivers will work under the coordinator I’s direction to transport field personnel to the various CIAT research sites in Tanzania and to provide technical support for CIAT vehicles. The Driver will collaborate closely on a variety of initiatives with scientists and support personnel.

This job, which has its headquarters in Arusha, will need travel to other African cities as well as other locations inside the nation.

Key duties and responsibilities:

  • As needed, assist in facilitating the delivery of packages, letters, and other pertinent items to different offices and businesses.
  • Follow operating instructions for CIAT program vehicles to ensure the efficient and safe transportation of employees and guests.
  • When necessary, travel lengthy distances with or without CIAT personnel, adhering to all traffic laws and CIAT policies.
  • Always maintain the car’s cleanliness and condition, and make sure all required paperwork—like insurance and driver’s licenses—is current.
  • Perform regular maintenance and inspections on the car, such as checking the water level, tire pressure, brakes, lights, oil, fuel, and windshield wipers.
  • To guarantee adherence to service schedules and to notify the supervisor and logistics team ahead of time when the vehicle requires maintenance, keep an extensive record of all vehicle maintenance.
  • Create a monthly report on the movement of vehicles and keep an accurate logbook.
  • Offer general support to tourists and CIAT employees.
  • Help out in the field when needed by technicians.
  • Keep track of all the work done, how much fuel you used, and fill out all the papers. It is imperative to promptly report any accidents, events, or strange occurrences.
  • Complete any additional tasks assigned by the Operations and Administration Teams.

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:

With its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania, this role is transient in nature. Subject to a one-month probationary period, the initial contract will be for six months.

Workplace equity, safety, and inclusivity are priorities for the Alliance Bioversity-CIAT. We think that diversity is essential to our mission, drives our creativity, and enhances our greatness.

One of our top priorities is hiring and training employees to build an inclusive company that represents our multicultural nature. We welcome applications from people of all ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, marital status, national or regional origins, races, colors, and religions. Applications from female applicants are highly welcomed.

Applications:

Candidates are encouraged to apply and obtain all the job specifics by visiting https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers. Applications must identify the post they are applying for with reference number 103603—Temporary Driver. For simplicity of sorting, the cover letter and CV should be stored as one document using the candidate’s first and last names. In compliance with relevant data protection legislation, the Alliance gathers and uses personal data.

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.

The deadline for applications is April 15, 2024.

Applications submitted via email will not be taken into consideration.

Only those who have been shortlisted will be contacted.

 

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