Job Advert: Driver-Mechanic

Vacancy #: 1468

Unit: Cameroon Programme

Organization: International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)

Location: Cameroon Country Programme Office, Yaoundé, Cameroon

Reporting to: Programme Officer

Work percentage: 100%

Function group: A1

Expected start date: 01 April 2017

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

Closing date: 31 January 2017

BACKGROUND

“To influence, encourage & assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity & diversity of nature & to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable & ecologically sustainable.”

IUCN is a world leader in developing knowledge and understanding for effective conservation action. A unique worldwide partnership, IUCN brings together states, government agencies & NGO members, & some 10,000 scientists & experts from 181 countries in a global web of networks to provide a neutral forum for dialogue & action on environment & sustainable development issues. 

The MIKE project relates to the provision of support for strengthening wildlife law enforcement at Boumba Bek National Park focal site in southeast Cameroon, in cooperation with the Le Ministère des Forêts et de la Faune (MINFOF – the Cooperating Management Agency) and with the implementation support of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Cameroon County Programme (IUCN – the Implementing Partner).

JOB DESCRIPTION

The IUCN Driver, Boumba Bek National Park will support the delivery of project support to Boumba Bek National Park, in close collaboration with the site management and the IUCN Technical Support Officer for Boumba Bek National Park. The IUCN Driver, Boumba Bek National Park, will provide the transportation required to support law enforcement operations in and around Boumba Bek National Park and the implementation of the MIKE Programme Focal Site Support Package for Boumba Bek National Park. The Driver will also be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the project vehicle, and for ensuring its proper use and operation. The IUCN Driver, Boumba Bek National Park, will report directly to IUCN Technical Support Officer in all administrative and technical matters.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

IUCN Driver, Boumba Bek National Park will have the following overall responsibilities:

• Provide transportation to BoumbaBek National Park management and law enforcement staff to support the implementation of the MIKE Programme Focal Site Support Package in BoumbaBek National Park.
• Carry out periodic basic vehicle maintenance and servicing, carry out a daily vehicle check and keep vehicle clean, inside and outside.
• Maintain proper vehicle records of journey time, destination and purpose, fuel consumption and passengers carried, and comply with all aspects of the IUCN Vehicle Policy.
• Confirm all movement plans and journey purposes with IUCN officer, Boumba Bek National Park, on at least a weekly basis
• Comply and ensure vehicle meets all national laws and safely standards, and report all incidents and/or accidents to the IUCN officer, Boumba Bek National Park at the earliest opportunity

Reporting Responsibilities

The reporting responsibilities of this position are as follows:

1. Technical Reporting Line: Conservator, BoumbaBek National Park, on all matters relating to day-to-day operation of the vehicle in support of law enforcement operations and the implementation of the MIKE Programme Focal Site Support Package for BoumbaBek National Park.
2. Functional Reporting Line: IUCN Technical Support Officer, BoumbaBek National Park, on all administrative matters, and matters relating to planning and scheduling activities for the implementation of the MIKE Programme Focal Site Support Package for Boumba Bek National Park.

REQUIREMENTS

• Holder of a category B driver’s license
• Have an attestation of training as a motor mechanic or its equivalent
• Have at least 5years working experience in car maintenance and driving
• Be holder of a First School Leaving Certificate
• Be courteous, honest and punctual
• Previous work experience from an International Organisation will be an added value
• Recognized field working experience and operations in remote areas will be an advantage

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the "Apply" button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).

About IUCN

IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Nature, helps the world find pragmatic solutions to our most pressing environment and development challenges.

IUCN works on biodiversity, energy, human livelihoods and greening the world economy by supporting scientific research, managing field projects all over the world, and bringing governments, NGOs, the UN and companies together to develop policy, laws and best practice.

IUCN is the world’s oldest and largest global environmental organization, with more than 1,200 government and NGO members and almost 11,000 volunteer experts in some 160 countries. IUCN’s work is supported by over 1,000 staff in 45 offices and hundreds of partners in public, NGO and private sectors around the world.