Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake driving assignments given by the IKI-RTRP Project Regional Coordinator in the Somali region.
• Operate, maintain and clean assigned vehicles with care and report any damage immediately to the IKI-RTRP Project Coordinator.
• Record and maintain the logbook for the assigned vehicle, responsible for all tools, equipment and spare parts of assigned vehicle.
• Responsible for checking the IKI-RTRP vehicle on a continuous basis.
• Responsible to ensure that routine vehicle service and maintenance is undertaken timely.
• Purchase small items or procure other services for the project if required.
• Assists IKI-RTRP project staff from the office in Addis Ababa, when doing field work in Somali Regional State.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High School Complete/Preparatory Certificate level 1
• Knowledge of local languages is essential.

Training:

• Valid driving license for land cruisers

Experience:

• At least one year of practical driving experience, preferably in an international organization

Skills:

• Valid driving license for double cab pick-up
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English is essential
• Automotive background is advantageous

Job Grade: HG 08

Monthly Base Salary: Birr 17,649

Duty station: Jigjiga, Somali Regional State

Terms of appointment: This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is fixed term for six (6) months with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

Applications: Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae. The position and reference number: D/CIFOR-ICRAF/06/25 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: http://ilri.simplicant.com by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above before 25 March 2025.

CIFOR-ICRAF/ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).

To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org, www.worldagroforestry.org, https://www.cifor-icraf.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/

Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

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