International Water Management Institute (IWMI)Vacancy AnnouncementPosition: Driver/Field Assistant Job Purpose: Provide driving services and assist in field related duties to the IWMI Ethiopia office.Key Responsibilities:• Undertakes driving assignments given by the Project Coordinator and other professional staff of the project;• Operates, maintains and cleans assigned vehicles with care and reports any damage immediately to the Project Coordinator;• Records and maintains the logbook for all vehicles that the responsibility of the project or vehicles hired by the project for specific activities either from other ILRI units or outside ILRI;• Responsible for all tools, equipment and spare parts of assigned vehicles;• Responsible for checking all the assigned vehicles of the project every morning;• Liaises with Transport Unit to ensure that routine service and maintenance is undertaken timely;• Purchases small items or procure other services from outside ILRI for the project if required;• Assists professional staff, Research Assistants and Associates in the field work;• 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;• 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 Coordinator in recruiting field supervisors and enumerators;• Assists field supervisors in the follow up and support of enumerators and field assistants; and• Performs other related duties assigned by the project coordinator.- Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Job Grade: HG-9- Monthly Base Salary: Birr 8,500 (Negotiable depending on salary history of the candidate).- Terms of appointment: This is a Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position, initial appointment is for three year 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.

High School Graduate

Education
• Diploma in relevant field or Certificate in relevant technical training and high school certificate

Training:
• Technical training in Auto mechanics is advantageous

Skills:
• Knowledge in relevant field and use of simple tools and equipment
• Valid driving license for double cab pick-up
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English is essential
• Willingness to work after office hours and/or holidays if required
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good inter-personal relationship

Experience:
• Diploma with one-year relevant experience or Certificate in relevant technical training and high school certificate with three years relevant experience

3-5 years

• 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: REF: DFA/24/19 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 02 July 2019.• To find more about IWMI, visit our Website at http://www.iwmi.cgiar.org/• Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.