International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Driver / Field Assistant Jobs in Ethiopia
International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology Driver / Field Assistant Jobs in Ethiopia
The Job PurposesThe International Centre of Insect Physiology & Ecology (icipe) seeks to hire a Driver / Field Assistant who will be responsible to contribute to the timely implementation of the Biovision supported Wag Himra Beekeeping upscaling project in Wag Himra Zone, and the YESH project in West Gojjam, East Gojjam and Awi Zones, through driving of field vehicles, handling assigned administrative and logistics tasks, and assisting of project technical teams while on field duties.
Specific Duties
Undertakes driving assignments given by the project manager and the regional programme manager
Operates, maintains, and cleans assigned vehicles with care and reports any damage immediately to the Project manager and Regional Programme Manager
Records and maintains the logbook for all vehicles that the responsibility of the project or vehicles hired by the programme for specific activities
Responsible for all tools, equipment, and spare parts of assigned vehicles
Responsible for checking all the assigned vehicles of the programme all the time
Liaises with the icipe Programme and Administration Manager to ensure that routine service and maintenance of the field vehicle is undertaken timely
Assists professional staff, Research Assistants and Associates in the field work in the handling and disbursement of finances used to meet travel expenses
Keeps an inventory of equipment used by enumerators and field assistants while in the field
Be responsible for payment
of enumerators in the field, if required and asked by the project manager
Prepare brief field activity reports on assigned field duties
Assists in handling of office duties when required
Regularly acquits and clears all cash advances for field activities.
Assists in translating questionnaires to proper languages at survey sites
Assists in the logistic preparation, printing, and dissemination of data collection questionnaires
Assists in the administering manpower and other resources in planned field works
Assists project team in recruiting field assistants and enumerators
Assists field supervisors in the follow up and support of enumerators and field assistants
Reporting - This position reports to the Project manager
Job Requirements
Requirements/Qualifications
High School and Vocational and Technical Diploma
Four years of work experience after completion of secondary school education
Valid driving license to operate field vehicles
Core Competencies
Good working knowledge of written and spoken English essential
Willingness to work after office hours and/or holidays if required
Ability to work under pressure
Good inter-personal relationship
Proven experience in providing logistic and administrative support to technical teams while on field duties
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted up to 19th November 2020.
Interested applicants should submit:
cover letter;
detailed CV with names and addresses of 3 referees (including e-mail addresses, telephone numbers). Candidates are required to apply online through ethiobjobs.
icipe is an equal opportunity employer.
It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equity, teamwork, and respect for diversity.
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