Assistant Transport ( Driver) - ICRISAT
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About IFDC
IFDC is a public international organization active in 27 countries in Africa, Asia, and America. IFDC uniquely approaches the global issues of food security and poverty by bridging the gap between research and impact, combining science-based innovations, holistic market systems development, an enabling policy environment, and strategic partnerships to assist farmers and countries to identify and scale sustainable agricultural solutions, including improved nutrient use efficiency. These approaches are needed to boost soil health and crop productivity while reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use. IFDC translates research into action by using locally driven, environmentally sound, and impact-oriented solutions. With our partners, we seek to close the yield gap, eradicate global hunger, safeguard the soil on which our lives depend, and generate economic resilience for farming households and the countries in which they live.
Responsibilities
This is a role for the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi‑Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and hosted by IFDC.
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Drive ICRISAT staff, partners, and affiliates when required;
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Monitor day-to-day maintenance checks including but not limited to oil, water, battery, breaks, tires, etc;
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Delivery and pick up of items, documentation ensuring accurate capture of what the item/documentation is, who requested the transport of the item, who received the item, and obtaining proper signatures;
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Work with the Office Administrator to Update vehicle documents when due;
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Communicate and report any incident or accident, or breakdown, that occurs on the vehicle to his/her supervisors; and verify that all vehicle administrative documents are in place and updated (insurance, vehicle registration);
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Plan for timely vehicle service with approvals from the Budget Holder;
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Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair and replacement;
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Ensure the allocated vehicle has valid documents and in conformity with traffic rules and safety regulations of Kenya track laws;
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Fill the Logbook after each trip with the correct information in accordance with the procedures and be able to explain all the movements mentioned when needed;
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Keep records in the vehicle logbook, including fuel and mileage and submit to the office Administrator on a weekly and monthly basis;
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Ensure that all passengers on board the vehicle comply with safety measures or regulations & are ICRISAT staff or partners only.
Requirements
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Secondary Level Certificate/ Diploma;
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Must have a clean and valid Driving license;
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Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience of light and heavy vehicles, manual 4WD vehicles;
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Must have hands-on experience in maintaining and performing basic repairs on vehicles;
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Reliable and able to work effectively, respectfully and with minimal supervision;
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Certification or experience in mechanical work is an added advantage;
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Must have a valid certificate of good conduct;
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Good knowledge of spoken and written English;
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Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with diverse culture;
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Excellent customer care skills and a team player.
Reporting and Work Relationships
The Driver will report to the Senior Scientist.
Location:
This is a national recruitment based in South Sudan- Juba.
Salary Clause
The salary grade for this position is BG 2.
The determination of new employee salaries takes into account various factors. These include the salary range linked to the assigned job grade, the candidate's qualifications in relation to the job's responsibilities and prerequisites, internal fairness, the competitive state of the job market, as well as potential organizational and budgetary considerations.