Driver -Internal/External

Location: Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia

Organization: International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

Department: The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF)

Deadline: November 04, 2026

Job Description

D/CIFOR-ICRAF/018/26

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) seeks to recruit a driver who will facilitate transport services by driving to authorized destinations and who be a member of CIFOR-ICRAF Ethiopia.

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) is a non-profit, scientific institution that conducts research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. CIFOR-ICRAF envisions a more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being of all. Its aim to improve human well-being, protect the environment, and increase equity is based on innovative research that help inform decision makers and develop partners’ capacity. To do so CIFOR-ICRAF actively engages in dialogue with all stakeholders to inform policies and practices that affect forests and people. Before its merger with ICRAF, CIFOR has been operating in Ethiopia since 2005 and is expanding its activities to better support its national partners, notably the Ethiopian Forestry Development (EFD). It has been actively working with EFD in the co-design and implementation of various forestry projects in Ethiopia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertakes driving assignments given by the supervisor and other professional staff of the project.
• Operates, maintains and cleans assigned vehicles with care and reports any damage immediately to the supervisor.
• Records and maintains the logbook for all vehicles of the project or vehicles hired by the project for specific activities either from other ILRI units or outside ILRI;
• Responsible for all tools, equipment and spare parts of assigned vehicles.
• Responsible for checking all the assigned vehicles of the project every morning.
• Liaises with Transport Unit to ensure that routine service and maintenance are undertaken timely.
• Purchase small items or procure other services from outside ILRI for the project if required.
• Assists professional staff, Research Assistants and Associates in the field work.
• Assist in handling office duties when required.
• Assists in the administering manpower and other resources in planned field works.
• Performs other related duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• High School Complete/Preparatory Certificate level 1

Training:

• Valid driving license for land cruisers

Experience:

• At least one year of practical driving experience, preferably in an international organization

Skills:

• Valid driving license for double cab pick-up
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken local languages and English is essential
• Automotive background is advantageous

Job Grade:   HG 08

Duty Station: Mekelle, Tigray region

Monthly Base Salary: USD 315

Terms of appointment: This is a National Staff (NS) position, initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon individual performance and the availability of funding. The ILRI remuneration package for nationally recruited staff in Ethiopia includes very competitive salary and benefits such as life and medical insurance, offshore pension plan, etc. The ILRI campus is set in a secure, attractive campus in Addis Ababa. Dining and sports facilities are located on site.

How to Apply

Applicants should provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae; names and addresses (including telephone and email) of three referees who are knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to be included in the curriculum vitae.

The position and reference number: D/CIFOR-ICRAF/018/26 should be clearly indicated in the subject line of the cover letter. All applications to be submitted online on our recruitment portal: >>http://ilri.simplicant.com by clicking on the “Apply Now” tab above before 3 November 2026.

CIFOR-ICRAF/ILRI does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training).

To learn more about CIFOR-ICRAF, please visit our websites at: https://www.cifor.org, www.worldagroforestry.org, https://www.cifor-icraf.org

To find out more about working at ILRI visit our website at http://www.ilri.org/

Suitably qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.