Job Summary:

The Development Strategies and Governance Unit (DSG), of the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a qualified candidate to serve as a Driver II. This position is a two-years, renewable appointment based in Dakar, Senegal. Under the general supervision of the Manager of Administration and Corporate Services, Africa Region, and direct supervision of the Dakar Senior Logistics Coordinator, the successful candidate will offer reliable transportation services to authorized personnel and visitors, ensuring the safety of persons, property and vehicles, and aid in the delivery of logistics services. The incumbent must be client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Interested applicants must be authorized to work in Senegal.

Essential Duties:

Specific duties will include the following

• Operate and maintain transportation vehicles with a focus on safety and courtesy
• Keep the logbook of assigned vehicle in a regular and precise manner
• Prepares accident and incident reports as necessary and ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident
• Performs daily vehicle inspections and fill out inspection forms; ensure that the vehicle is kept clean
• Ensure that periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported.
• Perform customs clearance and vehicle registrations procedures for office and IRS vehicles.
• In collaboration with the Senior Logistics Coordinator, follow up on procedures/documentation relating to formalities for exemptions on local or imported purchases for the office and IRS.
• Assist the facilities department with procurement and service supply (request for competitive quotes and other documents).
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required.

Required Qualifications:

• Ten years of education and one year of relevant experience, plus certifications, and/or on-the-job training.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Good spoken and written French language skills (basic knowledge in English desirable).
• Have a good knowledge of local suppliers, services and public administration services
• Basic computer skills (word, Excel, Internet).
• Ability to communicate clearly and in a courteous manner
• Punctuality and flexible schedule
• Good physical condition
• Respect for confidentiality