International
Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Centre for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT)
Recruiting
Project Driver in Rwanda
Project Driver in Rwanda
The
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a member of the CGIAR
Consortium (www.cgiar.org)
– develops technologies, innovative methods, and new knowledge that better
enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make agriculture competitive and
profitable as well as sustainable
International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) – a member of the CGIAR
Consortium (www.cgiar.org)
– develops technologies, innovative methods, and new knowledge that better
enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make agriculture competitive and
profitable as well as sustainable
and resilient. CIAT conducts research for
development in tropical regions of Latin America, Africa, and Asia (www.ciat.cgiar.org).
The
Position:
Position:
CIAT
is seeking to recruit a Project Driver with the main responsibility of
managing CIAT project vehicles in Kigali and handling various clerical tasks
within the organization. The Driver will work very closely with the Research
and administration units in performing various duties that fall within the
units so as to provide efficient support to staff and the organization at
large.
is seeking to recruit a Project Driver with the main responsibility of
managing CIAT project vehicles in Kigali and handling various clerical tasks
within the organization. The Driver will work very closely with the Research
and administration units in performing various duties that fall within the
units so as to provide efficient support to staff and the organization at
large.
Main
duties and responsibilities include:
duties and responsibilities include:
- Normal
pre-drive of the official vehicles and ensure it is mechanically sound at
all time - Drive
CIAT vehicle during field activities in rural areas as directed by project
leader and field staff - Ensure
maintenance of CIAT vehicle fleet as per the set standards in regards to
service condition - Cleanliness
and reporting accidents/incidents and defects promptly. - Responsible
for the safety and security of the vehicle assigned at all locations including
during travel - Adhere
to CIAT’s vehicle management policy and comply with rules and guidelines
of the institute, including good logbook keeping - Running
general office errands – payments of official bills, official document
delivery etc. - Assist
with office duties such as filing, clerical duties, photocopying
Required
competencies, skills and experience:
competencies, skills and experience:
- High
School or College Certificate or Diploma - Driver’s
license class B, C or higher and a certificate of good conduct - A
minimum of 5 years’ experience driving 4 X 4 in rough terrains - Basic
mechanical skills - Basic
computing skills with knowledge of MS Office applications - Good
written and oral communication skills - Fluent
in spoken and written English and Kinyarwanda. - Ability
to work independently with minimum supervision
Terms
of employment:
of employment:
The
position is nationally recruited and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda. The
contract will be for an initial period of two (2) years, subject to a probation
period of three (3) months, renewable depending on performance and availability
of resources.
position is nationally recruited and will be based in Kigali, Rwanda. The
contract will be for an initial period of two (2) years, subject to a probation
period of three (3) months, renewable depending on performance and availability
of resources.
CIAT
is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment
that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment
that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Applicants
are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs to submit their
applications for this position:
are invited to visit http://ciat.cgiar.org/ciat-jobs to submit their
applications for this position:
a)
Clearly indicating Project Driver – Rwanda as the position title; and
Clearly indicating Project Driver – Rwanda as the position title; and
b)
Saving your Application Letter and CV as one document in pdf format.
Saving your Application Letter and CV as one document in pdf format.
Applications
closing date: 14th September 2016
closing date: 14th September 2016
Only
short listed candidates will be contacted.
short listed candidates will be contacted.
