About IFES: 

 

IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building ?of democratic societies. IFES provides targeted technical assistance to strengthen transitional democracies. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.

 

Project Description:

 

In partnership with Yemen Supreme Commission for Elections and Referendum (SCER), IFES will undertake a program that builds upon the advances and the gains already made by the SCER and further strengthen and build its capacities to safeguard a peaceful transfer of power in a manner consistent with international standards and best practices and which is accepted by Yemeni citizens. In the short-term IFES’ program aims at ensuring that the SCER--through the development of its ability to respond rapidly to the electoral calendar, and the enhancement of its neutrality, transparency and professionalism--is capable of managing the presidential elections or any other electoral event in an effective, open, transparent, credible and timely manner. 

 

Position Summary:

 

Under the supervision of the Chief of Party (CoP) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCoP), the Project Driver will provide transportation services for the project team.

 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

 

• As specified by the Chief of Party, drive the project vehicle for the transport of authorized personnel to carry out their assigned project activities.

• Daily maintenance of the assigned vehicle, i.e., cleaning, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.

• Under the direction of the Chief of Party, expedite and make necessary payments for regular office expenditures, such as utilities, office supplies, etc.

• Assist the project staff in obtaining necessary quotations for all project procurements and facilitating movement of project related equipments.   

• Arrange for vehicle repairs when necessary and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.

• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.

• Ensure that all necessary procedures, by law and internal policy, are taken to report vehicle accidents are followed and adhered to.

• Collect and deliver mail or documents when required.

• Other duties as assigned by the Project Chief of Party.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Yemen driver’s license

• Knowledge of the Sana’a region

• Moderate knowledge of English language

 

 

 

Application Process

 

Please send your CV using the application using the form below or through your Yemen HR account