Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 18, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Government of the Republic of Zambia
Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock
Sustainable Livestock Infrastructure Management Project (SLIMP)
Request for Expressions of Interest
(Individual Consultants)
Sector: Agriculture
Financing Agreement Reference: 2100150042147
Project Id No.: P-ZM-AAE-003

The Government of the Republic of Zambia has received financing from the African Development Fund towards the cost of the Sustainable Livestock Infrastructure management Project (SLIMP), and intends to apply part of the agreed amount for this loan to payments under the contracts for the recruitment of Project Coordination Unit (Individual Consultants).
SLIMP objectives are to contribute to poverty reduction through enhanced sustainable use of livestock infrastructure for improved smallholder livestock production and productivity, commercialisation and institutional capacity building. This will lead to improved household food and nutrition security
The tenure of office for the following individual consultants under this project is three (3) years subject to renewal based on performance:
Project Drivers X 2

Under the overall supervision of the Project Coordinator’s Office. The driver will:
• Ensure the safety and security of Project vehicles
• Perform regular motor vehicle maintenance checks
• Maintain motor vehicle mileage records and record of service of vehicles
• Drive within and outside the project sites/areas as authorised
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and order
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills and Competencies
• Able to work under minimal supervision and be proactive and initiative.
• Integrity, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• Effective time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Maintenance of confidentiality at all times.
• Communication: able to read and write.

Education, Training and Experience
• Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate.
• Clean and valid Driver’s License.
• Training in Mechanics will be an added advantage.
• At least Five (05) years working experience as a Driver in a reputable organisation
• Experience of driving 4WD vehicles on paved and offroad conditions
• A qualification or experience in auto mechanics/motor vehicles repairs will be an added advantage
• Experience in managing a fleet of at least five (05) vehicles

The Ministry of fisheries and Livestock now invites eligible consultants to indicate their interest in providing these services. Interested consultants must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the services (Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae detailing similar experience and skills for the assignment).
Eligibility criteria, establishment of the short-list and the selection procedure shall be in accordance with the African Development Bank’s “Procurement Policy for Bank Group Funded Operations”, dated October 2015 which is available on the Bank’s website at http://www.afdb.org.

Interested citizen consultants may obtain further information at the address below during office hours 08:00 hours to 12:45 hours and 14:00 hours to 16:45 hours:
Head Procurement and Supplies Unit
Third Floor Room 310, Mulungushi House
Independence Avenue,
Ridgeway
Tel: +260-211 251378
Email: Clement.Mukuka@mfl.gov.zm
Cc: Mathews.Zulu@mfl.gov.zm

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Job application procedure
Expressions of interest must be delivered to the address below by 1st December, 2021 at 16:00 Hours
and clearly indicate the position on the envelope.
The Permanent Secretary
Attn: Head Procurement and Supplies Unit
P.O. Box 50060
Third Floor Room 310, Mulungushi House
Independence Avenue,
Ridgeway
Lusaka.
Late submission will not be accepted

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