Analyze your CV for Driver at IITA- Tanzania

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub- Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR. a global agriculture research partnership for a food-secure futureIITA is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the following positions to support the IITA banana project that will be based at the IITA Office at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NMAIST) in Kijenge, Arusha.REF: IITA-TZ18-R4D-003-NRS-ARPosition: DriverResponsibilitiesDriver/Field Assistant will perform the following duties among others:Keep vehicle cleanOperate vehicle in safe and courteous manner and always follow road safety standards Regularly inspect the vehicle and regularly take it for general maintenance services as specified in the manufacturer's manual in order to keep the vehicle in good condition Advise project manager or administrative assistant and staff in due course on minor or major repairs as soon as problem is detectedTake the vehicle for routine servicing as specified in the manual and in case it is necessary with the approvalDrive official vehicles as assigned in a safe and courteous manner at all times using defensive driving techniquesAssist in the delivery of mail, equipment, supplies, documents to partners and other institutions as requiredUpdate the vehicle logbook on a daily basis with the trips undertaken to indicate start and end km, the trip description and the responsible officerLiaise regularly with staff, project manager and administrative officer on weekly activities Assist in any other activities as neededProfessional RequirementsThe candidates must possess at least category C driving licenseAt least completed secondary school educationMust possess at least a form four certificate Excellent written and spoken Kiswahili and EnglishPrior experience driving 4X4 vehicles in city streets and rural rough roads in Tanzania will be appreciatedMechanical experience will be an added advantageGeneral information:The initial period for this position is one and half years with a possibility of renewal. This is a nationally recruited position and IITA offers a competitive remuneration package.Applications: Applications including curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, telephone number, email address, and names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the Country Representative. IITA- Tanzania. Plot No. 25. Mwenge – Coca-Cola Road. Mikocheni Industrial Area PO. Box 34441. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania or by email to IITA-Tanzania@cgiar.orgApplicants are requested to please indicate the reference number for the position as indicated on the heading of the announcement in your application as well as on the subject of your email if sending by email, if sending by post or hand delivery, please indicate the reference number on your application as well as on the left hand side of your envelope. Please note that any applications without the reference number indicated will be automatically disqualified.Closing date: Two weeks from the date of advertisement appearing in the newspaper. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.