JOB DESCRIPTION

The International Potato Center (CIP), on behalf of CIMMYT, is seeking one (1) Driver to support farmers’ assistance activities and the Office in Lichinga.

CIMMYT has established a hosting agreement with CIP for a project in Mozambique, leveraging CIP’s legal and operational framework to facilitate administrative services.

About the position:

The position will support the need for mobility of the technical staff based at the Lichinga office and the driver will be programmed by the technical department.

The selected candidate will be based in Lichinga, Mozambique, and will report to the Project Administrative and Finance Officer at CIMMYT.

Key responsibilities:

 

· Assist driving in Niassa districts where CIMMT is operating.

· Drive vehicles on errands for project activities and assist in the execution of project activities.

· Ensure the work areas are always clean and maintain records for each trip details in the vehicle logbooks.

· Ensure the vehicle maintenance by giving regular/day-to-day maintenance checks.

Provide day-to-day vehicle reports, monthly summary oil consumption and report to the supervisor any noted defects on time.

Requirements

The selected candidate should have the following skills, knowledge, experience, and personal characteristics:

· Grade12 and experience in driving vehicles

· At least 2 years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record.

· Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

· Skills in minor vehicle maintenance and repairs.

· Effective verbal communication for interacting with stakeholders.

· Fluent in Portuguese and local language.

· Basic Level in English.

Benefits

This position is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, international team working on a high-impact project.

What are we offering?

 

· A supportive and dynamic working environment.

· A competitive salary and benefits package based on experience.

· An inclusive and diverse workplace.

· Fixed-term contract until the project end date (November 30th, 2025).

 

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements