Agricultural Extension Specialist
Palladium is looking for a Agricultural Extension Specialist to be based in Pemba.
Short Description/ Purpose of Job
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
These jobs are found in Regional Bureaux (RBs), Country Offices (COs), Area Offices (AOs) and Field Offices (FOs). Job holders report to the Administration Officer, Logistics Officer or the designate, and drive light vehicles, trucks, vans, motorcycles or any other type of land transport. They may also be assigned to operate speed boats or other types of watercrafts. The job may involve basic administrative assistance in the office or stores.
JOB PURPOSE
To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
Recruitment Description/ Key Accountabilities
Qualifications and Skills
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive)
1. Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
2. Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorised destinations.
3. Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status, to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
4. Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
5. Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.
6. Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
Experience: Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.
Language: Fluency in Portuguese & English, in additional local languages: Nhungue and Nyanja in use at the duty station.
DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE
1. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.
2. Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
3. Knowledge of driving/boat operating rules and regulations whichever applicable. Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
4. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
5. Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.
6. Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications. 7. Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
8. Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Type of contract: Service Contract, Level 2
Duty Station: Tete
Duration: 12 months (renewable)
This position is open to Mozambican Nationals Only.
Female-qualified candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
06th September 2024
Only Shortlisted Candidates will be Contacted
Category: NGO
Type: Full-Time
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