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 Purposes

  • The 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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