ICAFR recrute un chauffeur, Garoua, Cameroun

 

Job Information :

Job Opening ID : 436

Number of Positions : 1

Industry : Research

Duty station : Garoua, Cameroon

Deadline : 11/25/2020

Job Category : Nationally Recruited Staff

Terms of offer : This position is on national terms and will be for an initial period of two (2) years, subject to a probation period according to the local labour law.

Job Description :

  • Perform official driving duties and errands as assigned ;
  • Fill on daily basis the vehicle and ensure its proper use in line with ICRAF’s policies ;
  • Record vehicles data in vehicle log booklet daily and in excel table weekly ;
  • Ensure the vehicle has all the assigned documents and insurance as per the country’s laws ;
  • Receive official visitors and work with them in clearing formalities, loading of luggage and drive them to destinations as instructed ;
  • Diagnose and rectify minor mechanical effect to the vehicle in use in case of emergency ;
  • Clean and ensure serviceable mechanical condition of the assigned vehicle is carried out as scheduled ;
  • Ensure routine maintenance of the assigned vehicle is carried out as scheduled ;
  • Report any defects noted in the assigned vehicle immediately to the supervisor ;
  • Providing logistics duties i.e. delivery and collection of parcels, letters, documents etc. for the unit ;
  • Identify and take action to mitigate potential risks within own work area ;
  • Perform any additional job assigned by the supervisor.

 

 

Requirements :

  • Secondary education certificate ;
  • Valid driving license and knowledge of driving rules and regulations ;
  • A certificate in automotive mechanics will be an asset ;
  • Basic computer skills (word, excel, outlook) ;
  • 5 years relevant experience in similar job.

 

Skills :

  • Knowledge of North Cameroon ;
  • Possess basic mechanical skills ;
  • Pleasant demeanour with proven record of maintaining a professional conduct in compliance with road courtesy thus always reflecting a good image of an international organization ;
  • Good verbal and writing skill in French; basic knowledge of Fulfulde will be an asset ;
  • Ability to coordinate, prioritize, and organize workload ;
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure with minimal supervision.

 

Job Summary :

ICRAF is looking for the services of a driver for its new project « Strengthening Innovation Systems in the North of Cameroon » (ReSI-NoC), funded by the European Union for a period of 4 years and implemented in collaboration with CIFOR, CIRAD et IRAD. ReSI-NoC aims to strengthen agricultural innovation systems to improve their role in the processes of inclusive planning, collaborative management and the co-design and implementation of technical, organisational and social innovations.

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