Driver of Administrative Vehicles-BeniPoule, Cotonou, Benin

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Driver of Administrative Vehicles-BeniPoule, Cotonou, Benin Organization: TechnoServe Country: Benin City: Cotonou Office: TechnoServe Cotonou, Benin Job Title: Administrative Vehicle Driver Department: Project Location: To be defined, Benin Supervisor: Security and Logistics Specialist Takeover: Upon approval of the lessor Presentation from Technoserve: Everyone deserves the opportunity to build a better future. This simple idea has been at the heart of TechnoServe’s work around the world for over 50 years. TechnoServe is a pioneer in harnessing the power of businesses and markets to create sustainable pathways out of poverty. The low-income communities we work in are full of enterprising people. Their small farms and businesses are the keys to economic development. But they face many challenges: low literacy, lack of access to jobs and markets, unpredictable political dynamics and, increasingly, the effects of climate change. For many women and young people, the challenges are even more daunting. Working with TechnoServe staff, people around the world are lifting themselves out of poverty. The results are astonishing... as incomes rise and families’ living conditions improve, they can access health care and education that was previously out of reach. Communities and even entire countries are doing better. Project Description: The Program for the Transformation of the Poultry Industry in Benin, co-developed by TechnoServe and national public and private partners, aims to strengthen food security and self-sufficiency in poultry while stimulating economic growth. Over five years, it aims to increase the production and local marketing of poultry meat and eggs by structuring a more competitive, resilient and inclusive sector. The programme takes a market systems development approach, involving the private sector as an engine of change, and acts across the value chain: improving production capacity and access to quality inputs, professionalizing processing and distribution, access to financial and commercial services, and setting up compliance and traceability systems. The five-year project aims to reach 50% of women and 50% of youth in order to promote equitable and inclusive participation. It places the inclusion of women and youth, digital innovation and sustainable practices at the heart of its strategy to create economic opportunities and consolidate social stability in Benin. Job description: fh4uVRE DLg4g0 Under the direct supervision of the Security and Logistics Specialist, the Driver of Administrative Vehicles will be responsible for the various races, the conduct of project staff and the maintenance of vehicles of said project. Main missions and responsibilities: Drive the vehicles of the Office in strict compliance with traffic laws, in accordance with mission orders and TechnoServe rules and policies; Check the condition of vehicles every morning before they are put into service; Ensure control of the use and monitoring of vehicle maintenance; Produce a regular report on the condition of vehicles; Regularly keep mileage records on board vehicles; Ensure proper filling of mileage records on board vehicles during missions; Ensure daily washing of vehicles; Support the various services of the office regarding travel; Serve as a courier when needed; Take on other tasks as part of his duties and in accordance with his skills. Skills and Qualifications Required Qualifications required Have at least 4 years of experience driving administrative vehicles in a project or program; Have a driving licence category B; Have a certificate or other proof of expertise in mechanics. Interpersonal skills: Duty of reserve and discretion; Sense of physical welcome and dynamism; responsiveness; Ability to work as a team, communicate and collaborate with various trades and multicultural environment; Good knowledge of the national territory is an asset. Languages: Good command of French. Good communications in national languages, especially in the different areas of intervention of the project executed by TechnoServe, Duration of the Position This position is intended for a fixed period of one year, with possibility of renewal according to the evolution of the project and the performance of the candidate. The position is based (to be defined, Benin), with regular trips on the national territory as part of the implementation of the project. Instructions to applicants: Qualified and interested candidates will need to submit their application directly including: a cover letter 2. a detailed curriculum vitae. Only applications that meet the minimum required qualifications will be considered. Only electronic applications will be considered. TechnoServe is committed to creating an environment that promotes diversity and prides itself on being an employer with equal opportunities for all. We encourage all qualified individuals who share TechnoServe’s vision to improve the lives of others through proven business solutions

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