Reference number: 202531
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Lilongwe, Malawi
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources. CIFOR-ICRAF is looking for a

Driver – Malawi

Overview Safely driving staff to and from work, and also field sites; provides messenger duties and general assistant to the country office ensuring delivery of services is done with high quality, accuracy, and consistency with CIFOR-ICRAF policies and procedures

Duties and responsibilities

Summary of responsibilities

1. Driving all ICRAF vehicles as directed including transporting staff, performing pickups and delivery tasks

2. Ensuring that the vehicle in use is kept in good condition and to the highest level of cleanliness

3. Ensuring routine vehicle maintenance and checks such as oil, water, tyres, lights, mirrors, etc. before commencing a trip and report any fault to the Administrator.

4. Ensure that Log Books are kept up to date and that trips are signed by Officers, recording correctly and on time and passing the necessary information to the Administrator

5. Ensuring vehicles are road worthy by having valid licenses and certificate of fitness

6. Report any accident involving ICRAF vehicles as stipulated in the vehicle policy.

7. Ensuring the motor vehicle handover forms are properly filled

8. Assist the Administrator with registration of new vehicles and deregistration of disposed vehicles

9. Collecting and delivering mail, supplies and other contingencies

10. Performing simple mechanical servicing repairs to ICRAF Vehicles
Advise the Administrator on appropriate mechanical services for vehicles and generator

Education, knowledge and experience • Possession of a clean driving license.
• Ability to write and speak English
• Minimum of 5 Years driving experience
• Must be a holder of a Malawi School Leaving certificate.

Terms and conditions • This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
• The duty station will be in Lilongwe, Malawi CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

Application process The application deadline is 15 Apr 2025
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.

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