DRIVER / OFFICE ASSISTANT – The Horticulture Enterprise Enhancement Project (HEEP) 519 views

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.
DATE OF ISSUANCE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

PROJECT BACKGROUND
The Horticulture Enterprise Enhancement Project (HEEP) is an eight- year derotopment project financed jointly by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), CPEC Find and tba Government of Zimbabwe. HEEP supports the transformation of smallholder horticulture in Zimbabwe through Wage horticulture model and the 4P hub and spoke horticulture development The Project is focused in (cur provnces for tba VHGs: Matabetetand South, Masvingo. Manfcaland and Midlands. It axisrsts of three interlinked components Component 1: Wage Hcrtkukural Garden and 4P Mobilization and Development, Component 2 Access to Finance, and Component 3: Institutional Support and Project Coordination.
HEEP is in the process of recruting officers and service providers for its National Project Management Unit (NPMU) in Harare and in the three Regional Project Management Itois (RPMU) in the field. Io manage and ccordnate HEEP project activities. Whie the lead agency of the project is Ministry of Lands. Agriculture. Fisheries. Water and Rural Development (MLAFA’RDi, the Vilage Horticulture Gardens will he implemented through ARDA and HEEP 4P activities include pro-active co-operations wih the private sector, including the farming coirrourity, small and medium enterprises and larger precessing and marketing companies in key agricultural value drain.

Overall Scope of Work
Repotting directly to the Administration Assistart, the Ortver/Ofllce Assistart wit be responsible for providing sate and effoent transportation services to project staff and stakenctoers. Additionally, they wil assist in offee administrative tasks to ensure smooth project operations.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities
The specific tasks of the Onven’Office Assistant wil include:
Transportaton Services
⦁ Safely operate prqot vehicles to transport project staff, partners, and materials to desgnated locations as per the projects requirements.
⦁ Ensure oomplance wih traffic regulations and safe drying practices at all times.
⦁ Maintan cteanlnass and good working condition of the project vehides.
⦁ Assist in the coordination of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
⦁ Keep updated tba Logbook.
Administrative Support:
⦁ Assist in office administrative tasks such as fling, photocopying, scanning, and organizing documents.
⦁ Assist in receiving and dispatchhg project correspondence, packages, and deliveries.
⦁ Support n mantanng inventory records of office supples and equipment.
⦁ Help in arrang’ng meeting venues, preparing meeting reams, and sett’ng up necessary equipment.
Support to Prqea Coordinator
⦁ Provide logistical support during protect events, workshops, and meetings, including setting up venues and providing assistant to participants as needed.
⦁ Assist in arranging travel logistics for project staff and visitors, inducting booking accommodations and arranging airport transfers.
⦁ Perform ether duties as assgned by the Project Coordinator to support project activities

Qualifications and Competences
⦁ valid driver’s lonse wth a clean dr tong record.
⦁ Proven expenence as a driver, preferably in a similar crganealico or project
⦁ Famliartty wth local traffic regulations and routes wthn Zimbabwe.
⦁ Base administrative skills, mdudng proficiency n MS Office applications
⦁ Abiity to oommuncae effectively n English, both orally and In wntmg.
⦁ Sfrong interpersonal skills and the atxlty to work wdl wlhin a team.
⦁ Punctually, reltatxHy, and a strong comnutmert to safety.

Required Work Experience
⦁ Mnimum of 5 years of relevant experience as a dr tier, preferably in
a development project or NGO setting
⦁ Expenence in providing office support and administrative assistance
is an adrantage
Mode and Duration of Contract
The contract wil be for an initial period d one year, renewable based on performance and tondng aralabilty.