Job Description
About the position
The Alliance Bioversity International and CIAT are seeking applications from highly skilled and qualified candidates for the position of Driver. The Driver will be responsible for driving staff to various research sites in Malawi and other parts of the South African region and ensure routine mechanical service to Alliance vehicles. He/She will also work closely with scientists, support staff as well as colleagues from National Agriculture Research System (NARS) institutes and hosted entities collaborating with the Alliance.
Key Duties & Responsibilities.
- Drive staff to and from research sites and other specific duty sites and ensure that vehicles are exclusively used for authorized trips.
- Ensure timely and adequate vehicle repair and maintenance service to guarantee all Alliance vehicles are in good condition all the time.
- Maintain vehicle register for purposes of monitoring and maintenance of vehicles.
- Fill out vehicle movement logbook and summarize information into a monthly mileage report on movement of vehicles and fuel consumption.
- Assist with field activities when in the field.
- Perform any other task assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum O-level certificate or similar level, mechanical training and advanced driving certifications will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 Years of experience, preferably in an international organization with regional exposure.
- Clean and valid driving license and a certificate of good conduct.
- Experience with GPS and map navigation will be an added advantage.
- Basic knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, data entry, and email software.
- Fluent in English, both spoken and written with report-writing skill.
- Demonstrate high level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Positive attitude, courteous and strong service orientation.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Commitment to Alliance’s mission and core values.
Benefits
Terms of employment
This position is a nationally recruited position based in Lilongwe, Malawi. The initial contract will be for One year subject to a probation period of three (3) months and is renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.
This position is graded at BG02, with a minimum Basic Salary of 244,928.00Malawi Kwach level in a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including but not limited to insurance, retirement plan, staff training and development, paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
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.
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 REF: (RFP300251)Driver- Lilongwe, Malawi 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 processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Applications closing date: 10th February 2025
Please note that email applications will not be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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