Driver & Agricultural Machinery Operator

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org

We are seeking an experienced and results-oriented professional for the following positions with the new Nepal Seed and Fertilizer project, funded by USAID and led by CIMMYT:

POSITION: Driver & Agricultural Machinery Operator

Reference No: N16636

Work Station: Mid-West or Far West Nepal

Qualification: Minimum SLC with 5 years of progressive experience with NGOs/INGOs. Clear record of safe driving. Experience with agricultural machinery a plus. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.Ability to work under pressure and having motivation to work in the field. Service orientation. Ability to speak English.

The Driver & Agricultural Machinery Operator will provide effective and safe driving services to various locations for CIMMYT staff and others; ensure insurance coverage of vehicles; maintain and provide to supervisor an updated record of the vehicle logbooks including fuel usage; assist team in doing field work, including operating agricultural machinery; assist team in conducting trainings, organizing field days and exposure visits; and give timely notice on proper servicing and maintenance of vehicles and machines.

Candidates must send their CV and cover letter to CIMMYT-NRSrecruitsouthasia@cgiar.org no later than Saturday, 25th June  2016.

Please include reference number in the subject of your email.

Incomplete applications (without CV and cover letter) will not be taken into consideration.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

This position will remain open until filled.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer.  It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork and respect for diversity.

Women are encouraged to apply.