icipe, African Insect Science for Food and Health is an
intergovernmental organisation funded by governmental aid agencies, UN
organisations and private foundations to carry out research and training in
environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving
health and agricultural productivity in the tropics.
icipe wishes to urgently recruit a suitable person to fill the
position of Driver / Technical Assistant to assist the CHIESA project in field research
activities in the Taita Hills, Kenya and in Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.
A competitive compensation package will be offered to the right
candidate.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
Overall duties
- Assist
the PhD and MSc students to install, maintain and service research
equipment.
- Provide
logistical support.
- Drive
project vehicles.
- Carry
out other daily chores, casual labour, and the activities described below.
Specific duties
- Provision
of support to staff and students in their daily activities in the field
research sites.
- Preparation
of research sites together with CHIESA students and scientists.
- Installation,
maintenance and service of the CHIESA project research equipment.
- Assistance
in purchasing and collecting supplies and spare parts.
- Driving
CHIESA project vehicles in the research areas.
- Carry
out routine basic maintenance of the vehicles as deemed necessary to keep
them in good working condition.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
- Possess
a mean grade ‘D’ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE),
or equivalent level of education.
- Must
be computer literate, and be familiar with data entry using MS Word; and
must also be fluent in communication via e-mail.
- Possess
a valid and accident-free driving licence, with at least three years
post-qualification driving experience.
- Must
be aged below 40 years.
- Good
knowledge of automobile mechanics.
- Ability
to communicate effectively in both English and Kiswahili is essential.
- Familiarity
with the geography (road network) of the coastal region of Kenya will be
an added advantage.
Reporting
The Driver/Technical Assistant shall submit to the Project Coordinator, a bi-annual progress report (by the end of January and July) based on the agreed work plan.
The Driver/Technical Assistant shall submit to the Project Coordinator, a bi-annual progress report (by the end of January and July) based on the agreed work plan.
The progress report contains a calendar of events per each
assisted WP and a financial report indicating the costs of travel,
accommodation, per diems and official receipts of all related expenses.
Duration of the Position
The position shall commence on 1 June 2012 and shall extend for a period of two years.
Duration of the Position
The position shall commence on 1 June 2012 and shall extend for a period of two years.
It may be renewed for a further period of one year until the end
of the CHIESA project, on 31st July 2015 following satisfactory performance.
Applications will be accepted up to 26th May, 2012.
Applications will be accepted up to 26th May, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
icipehr@icipe.org
The Human Resources Department,
icipe—African Insect Science for Food and Health
P.O Box 30772-00100
Nairobi
Kenya
icipe is an Equal Opportunity Employer