ACREGIR project driver, Cameroon Program Office, Yaoundé

Vacancy no.: 6263

Unit: Cameroon Program Unit

Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Location: Cameroon Program Office, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Supervision: ACREGIR Project Manager

Activity rate: 100%

Grade: A1

Expected start date: 1. February 2023

Type of contract: Fixed (12 months with possibility of renewal)

Deadline: 29. January 2023

CONTEXT

IUCN is a world leader in developing knowledge and understanding effective action for conservation. It brings together member states, government agencies and NGOs, and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries in a unique global partnership, intended to provide a neutral forum for dialogue on issues related to the environment and sustainable development.

The IUCN office in Cameroon is part of the Central and West Africa Programme, headquartered in Dakar, Senegal. It works in close collaboration with several strategic partners, including members of the Union.

The IUCN Office in Cameroon has been implementing many initiatives for several years related to the conservation of biodiversity, protected areas, the fight against climate change, etc. It is in this sense that IUCN, with the support of the Ministry of the Environment, Nature Protection and Sustainable Development (MINEPDED), is committed to the implementation of the Project “Increasing the Resilience of Communities to climate change through youth entrepreneurship and integrated natural resource management (ACREGIR)”.

JOB DESCRIPTION

In order to ensure the effective implementation by IUCN of the contractual agreements relating to the abbreviated “ACREGIR” project, a driver is required to assume the responsibilities and tasks below.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: The driver will assume the following responsibilities and tasks:

•  Drive project vehicles;
•  Ensure that the administrative documents of the vehicles are well kept and up to date;
•  Fill in the logbooks (outings and interviews);
•  Carry out routine maintenance and servicing of the vehicle;
•  Ensure that major repairs are carried out by a professional and ensure their follow-up;
•  Apply the administrative procedures governing the use of vehicles.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

•  Minimum Qualifications Required
•  Holder of a valid driving license of categories B and D. License all desirable categories;
•  Solid experience in driving 4×4 vehicles;
• • Have at least 5 years of experience in a similar position;
  •  Very good theoretical and practical knowledge of automotive mechanics;
  •  Working knowledge of French, and Fulfulde desired.
  •  Other criteria

  Very good physical condition;

  •  Available for frequent trips.

  APPLICATIONS

  Interested persons are requested to apply through the “Human Resource Management System”, by opening the vacancy announcement and clicking on the “Apply” button.

  Each candidate must create their own account in the system. No applications will be accepted after the closing date. Applications are admissible until 24:00 in Switzerland (GMT + 1h / GMT + 2h during the period of summer time, DST). Please note that only selected candidates will be personally contacted to participate in interviews.

  Other vacancies are advertised on the IUCN website: http://www.iucn.org/involved/jobs/

  About IUCN

  IUCN is a Union of Members made up of governments and civil society organisations. It offers public, private and non-governmental organizations the knowledge and tools necessary for human progress, economic development and nature conservation to be achieved in harmony.

  Established in 1948, IUCN has grown over the years to become the largest and most diverse environmental network in the world. It counts on the experience, the resources and the weight of its more than 1,300 Member organizations and the skills of its more than 10,000 experts. It is a leading provider of conservation data, assessments and analysis. Its size allows it to play the role of incubator and reliable repository of good practices, tools and international standards.

  IUCN provides a neutral space where diverse stakeholders – governments, NGOs, scientists, businesses, local communities, indigenous peoples’ groups, charities and others – can work together to develop and implement solutions to tackle environmental challenges. and achieve sustainable development.

  Working together with many partners and supporters, IUCN implements a wide and diverse portfolio of conservation-related projects around the world. Combining the most advanced scientific knowledge and the traditional knowledge of local communities, these projects aim to put an end to habitat loss, restore ecosystems and improve the well-being of populations.

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