8 Job Positions at Alight: (Deadline 4 September 2021)

Protection and Empowerment Officer at Alight: (Deadline 4 September 2021)

 VACANCY – Protection and empowerment Officer.

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its team as Protection and empowerment Officer.

 PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The protection and empowerment officer will be responsible for coordinating and supporting prevention and response activities and economic empowerment activities in refugee camps and urban center.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure the implementation of life skills related activities in the camp in compliance of Alight policies and based on the approved work plan.
• Identify client groups to begin the grant application process and conduct the pre-grant interviews/selection.
• Design, monitor and implement weekly work plans to insure achievement of program results and performance.
• Build the capacities of refugees in business, management and entrepreneurship related skills to improve resilience and self-reliance.
• In collaboration with the program unit, carry out market surveys, feasibility studies, needs assessment and other data collection activities related to the livelihood sector to support appropriate monitoring and evaluation of all activities;
• Collaborate with all sectors to identify and mobilize beneficiaries among the targeted vulnerable groups in the camp.
• Ensure that the identified groups that do not qualify for grant are at least involved in other livelihood programs i.e. cash for work, etc.
• Carry out sensitization and mobilization meetings with the refugee population towards the importance of their participation in livelihoods activities.
• Collaborate with the Site Manager to identify and oversee the annual budget for all livelihood activities in the camp;
• Ensure business owners have access to a variety of financial service available in the camps including savings in VSLA.
• Design, monitor and implement weekly work plans to insure achievement of program results and performance;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other Alight Senior Manager.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated commitment to helping others.
• Local language abilities; knowledge of English added advantage
• University degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Development studies, Project management, Business Administration or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience with refugees and other
  vulnerable populations.
• Work experience in Gender and Gender Based violence and Child Protection as well.
• Work experience with vulnerable groups in implementing community service projects.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Prior experience working with refugees and other vulnerable populations.
• Working experience in a similar role and experience in working with bilateral organizations or INGOs

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to live and productively work in insecure, unstable and/or harsh environments
• Ability to work remotely in coordinating livelihood activities in two sites.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player with proven supervisory skills
• Additional qualities: flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity, and abilities to multitask, handle pressure well, and improvise
• Familiar with the issues and cultures in and ability to interact with people at all levels, individually and/or in groups
• Willingness to travel
• Capacity to work independently in a fast pace environment and deliver results with tight deadlines

Ability and willingness to live and work full-time in isolated areas of Rwanda Interested candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is September 4th 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Impact and Learning Officer at Alight: (Deadline 4 September 2021)

VACANCY – Impact and Learning Officer.

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its team as Impact and Learning Officer

 PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Reporting to the Impact and Learning Coordinator, the Learning and Impact Officer is responsible for monitoring, evaluation and leaning at the site level. He/she works closely with project staff to expedite collection of relevant data, monitor implementation of project activities and track indicators (output, outcome and goals). With assistance of the Impact and Learning (MEL) Coordinator, Site Manager and Head of Programmes, the Learning and Impact Officer will support the field site project to improve the quality of the services by providing reliable field information on the quality of services delivery for coordination and management decision making. It is also the duty of the Impact and Learning Officer to manage the field site complaints response mechanism, produce statistics and ensuring that the Alight programming is that of Accountability.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Perform data collection through field visits and phone interviews with beneficiaries and communities through satisfaction survey, focus group discussions (FGDs), and key informants interview (KII). FGDs and KIIs with various stakeholders.
• Review and clean of data (as required)
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative field monitoring and verification of project implementation
• Together with the Project staff and with the support of the Impact and Learning (MEL) Coordinator, undertake accountability activities including the development and use of information sharing materials and the establishment of complaint response mechanisms. This may include ensuring that complaints are logged and addressed in a professional and timely manner and that serious complaints relating to abuse, exploitation and corruption are referred appropriately
• Ensure that the assigned data collection areas/ beneficiaries are covered within the timeline.
• Perform Post Distribution Monitoring.
• Conduct activities under the supervision of Impact and Learning Coordinator.

Management:

• Coordination with the Impact and Learning (MEL) Coordinator in terms of timely conduct of delegated activities
• Has day to day functional gathering the data from different sectors in Mahama refugee camp

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in social sciences, demography or statistics;
• Previous experience in MEAL services with humanitarian agencies;
• Work Experience: Minimum of 2-years previous experience as /MEAL officer, having demonstrated very good in report writing, data management skills, with emphasis on project monitoring, evaluation and learning;
• Working experience with NGOs Interacting with refugees or displaced population will be an added advantage;
• Computer literate (MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access);

KEY BEHAVIORS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills to maintain a high level of accuracy during interpretation;
• Good interviewing skills with excellent education or work experience in language-related fields such as data collection, evaluations, needs assessment preferred;
• Follow ethical codes that protect the confidentiality of information;
• Strong leadership and management skills including strategy formation, process improvement and team building.
• Ability to manage a diverse team affectively, balance the interests of different stakeholders and provide excellent leadership by maintaining a constructive work environment and setting a positive example,
• Commitment to personally champion Alight’s Program vision and Mission and inspire others to do the same
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem solving skills
• Collaborative, result-oriented management style
• Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation
• Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate staff and lead a high performing team in a politically sensitive environment,
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Interested candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is September 4th 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Nurse at Alight: (Deadline 4 September 2021) 

VACANCY – Nurse.

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its team as Nurse

 PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Based at Site level. Nurse is responsible for providing hands-on care to patients by administering medications, observing and monitoring patients’ conditions, maintaining records and communicating with doctors.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Interview patients to obtain information that will guide diagnosis with though physical examination of the patient while in consultation Write all lab exams and findings in patient file and in register book Prescribe treatment for the patient consulted with extra attention on doses and side effects  Make decision on which patient can be referred to medical doctor   Make sure the consultation activities start by the scheduled time and finish when the last patient is consulted  Perform PIT when it is necessary, and report all HIV-positive cases to HIV Program  Ensure FP is fully integrated in consultation Maintain medical materials and equipment Coordinate with other health staff on self-assessment of clinical skills and challenge Perform recordkeeping procedures when registering patients according to health center protocols Follow up on patients that he/she has consulted and hospitalized. Coordinate with other health staff on self-assessment of clinical skills and challenges. Organize, complete, and manage patient data files according to confidentiality/organizational protocols Provide information to each patient details his/her conditions, medications and health education Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ALIGHT Health Coordinator  EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:  At least A1 Diploma in Nursing or field from a recognized university with full registration and current practicing license with relevant professional body (Rwanda Medical Council) 2-3 years of experience in nursing in a clinical setting in a low-resource, fast paced setting, working with vulnerable/displaced persons  Analytical and organizational skills/experience with health data Demonstrated knowledge of Health Information Systems, Nutrition protocols, HIV protocols, and Primary and Reproductive Health Care concepts, including Rwandan Ministry of Health protocols and guidelines Experience in collecting patient data for health systems monitoring purposes. Excellent organizational skills  Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda and English or French Experience working in refugee situation and/or previous experience in Rwanda  KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:  Commitment to personally champion ALIGHT’s Program vision and Mission and inspire others to do the same  Excellent written and verbal communication, including effective presentation and facilitation skills  Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem solving skills  Collaborative, result-oriented management style  Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation Strong participatory leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate staff and lead a high performing team in a politically sensitive environment, Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment

Interested candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is September 4th 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

Protection and Empowerment Officer at Alight: (Deadline 4 September 2021)

VACANCY – Protection and empowerment Officer.

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its team as Protection and empowerment Officer.

 PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The protection and empowerment officer will be responsible for coordinating and supporting prevention and response activities and economic empowerment activities in refugee camps and urban center.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Ensure the implementation of life skills related activities in the camp in compliance of Alight policies and based on the approved work plan.
• Identify client groups to begin the grant application process and conduct the pre-grant interviews/selection.
• Design, monitor and implement weekly work plans to insure achievement of program results and performance.
• Build the capacities of refugees in business, management and entrepreneurship related skills to improve resilience and self-reliance.
• In collaboration with the program unit, carry out market surveys, feasibility studies, needs assessment and other data collection activities related to the livelihood sector to support appropriate monitoring and evaluation of all activities;
• Collaborate with all sectors to identify and mobilize beneficiaries among the targeted vulnerable groups in the camp.
• Ensure that the identified groups that do not qualify for grant are at least involved in other livelihood programs i.e. cash for work, etc.
• Carry out sensitization and mobilization meetings with the refugee population towards the importance of their participation in livelihoods activities.
• Collaborate with the Site Manager to identify and oversee the annual budget for all livelihood activities in the camp;
• Ensure business owners have access to a variety of financial service available in the camps including savings in VSLA.
• Design, monitor and implement weekly work plans to insure achievement of program results and performance;
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other Alight Senior Manager.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Demonstrated commitment to helping others.
• Local language abilities; knowledge of English added advantage
• University degree or equivalent in Social Science, Social Work, Development studies, Project management, Business Administration or related fields
• Minimum of 3 years relevant working experience with refugees and other
  vulnerable populations.
• Work experience in Gender and Gender Based violence and Child Protection as well.
• Work experience with vulnerable groups in implementing community service projects.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Prior experience working with refugees and other vulnerable populations.
• Working experience in a similar role and experience in working with bilateral organizations or INGOs

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to live and productively work in insecure, unstable and/or harsh environments
• Ability to work remotely in coordinating livelihood activities in two sites.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player with proven supervisory skills
• Additional qualities: flexibility, cultural and environmental sensitivity, and abilities to multitask, handle pressure well, and improvise
• Familiar with the issues and cultures in and ability to interact with people at all levels, individually and/or in groups
• Willingness to travel
• Capacity to work independently in a fast pace environment and deliver results with tight deadlines

Ability and willingness to live and work full-time in isolated areas of Rwanda Interested candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is September 4th 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

SGBV Caseworker at Alight: (Deadline 4 September 2021)

VACANCY – SGBV/ CASE WORKER

ALIGHT (formerly American Refugee Committee) works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its team as SGBV Case worker, to be based full time in any one of the field sites (refugee camps, transit and reception centers) where ALIGHT has active operations.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The primary responsibility of the SGBV Case Worker is case management and psychosocial support of vulnerable communities, including survivors of SGBV in assigned location. The Case Worker ensures appropriate support for individuals, working closely with relevant colleagues to identify asylum seekers at risk of SGBV and other vulnerable people and providing case management services in line with Rwanda’s Standard Operating procedures, and Global minimum standards of child protection case management

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide case management services, including interviews with clients, assessments, and case plans in line with the National Standard Operating Procedures for case management & Global Child Protection Case Management Guidelines;
• Provide ongoing, one-on-one emotional support to SGBV survivors;
• Accompany SGBV survivors and other people with specific needs to the competent service providers, follow up and document referred cases;
• Establishing and coordination with Community Based Protection Structures (CBPS) for support of SGBV cases;
•  Training Community Based Protection Structure (CBPS) to prevent SGBV and provide basic emotional support and referrals;
•  Maintain case records according to ethical and safety standards, as well as document all SGBV cases as per the guidelines; as well as develop and keep updated the SGBV database;
•  Work closely with one-stop centers to ensure that SGBV survivors receive comprehensive services at health facilities;
• Responsible for closely coordinating with relevant external agencies for service provision and referrals to national mechanisms to report cases of SGBV as per the agreed SoP and referral pathway in place;
•  Prepare required weekly and monthly reports and briefs as required or directed by supervisor and program leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, BEHAVIOURS & EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Social work, Community Development, Psychology, human rights, or closely related field;
• Minimum of three years’ previous experience with GBV programming— implementing SGBV, child protection programs, preferably in social work or case management, in humanitarian or development settings;
• Excellent report writing, communication and analytical skills;
• Comfort residing full time working in any one on the field site (Gicumbi, kirehe, Huye, Gatsibo, Karongi) and in other low resource-refugee settings in Rwanda;
•  Solution, service and support oriented attitude and work ethic; and a willingness to guide refugees towards exploring options and solutions, while assuring fidelity and confidentiality to expected policies and compliance;
•  Capable communicator in English and Kinyarwanda; including written; also, conversance with French is an added advantage;
•  Self-motivated and client-oriented with a strong sense of personal ethic, integrity and quality.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES:  Interested and qualified candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most recent or current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is 04th August 2021 at 05:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Medical Doctor at Alight: (Deadline 4 September 2021)

VACANCY – MEDICAL DOCTOR

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join our team as Medical Doctor.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Medical Doctor will be responsible for delivery of quality health services including consultations, diagnosis and treatment of clients in accordance to the MoH protocols. He/she will be responsible to provide technical assistance and build the capacity of the health facility staff to improve the quality health service delivery

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans and provides primary health care services to beneficiaries, including consultations, diagnosis, writing prescriptions, care plans, and minor surgery
• Technically supports health activities including curative, preventive, and community health
• Ensures health facilities adhere to national and international health standards, specifically from the Ministry of Health and WHO, supported by the Health Coordinator
• Oversee the management of non-communicable diseases
•  Collaborate with Head Nurse, HIV/AIDS Coordinator, and Nutrition Coordinator for planning and implementing primary health services
• Provides technical support for health education activities in the clinic and during outreach sessions
• Collaborates with Health Coordinator and other coordinators in developing standards and procedures for the Medical Staff and in monitoring the continuity of Medical activities
•  Maintains standards of confidentiality and patient privacy in maintaining credential files and the electronic medical database
• Promote environmental sanitation activities within the health facilities to minimize environmental health hazards
• Provide technical support to Nurses and Lab Technicians through regular meetings, mentorship, and organizing on the job training for technical health facility staff
• Establish strategies for efficient health activities and its application
• Participate in reporting and analyzing monthly, quarterly and annual reports, including stock reports on pharmaceuticals and HIS data
• Maintains appropriate records in collaboration with the Pharmacist on a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis. Regularly follows up the clinic requirement of all drugs, medical and non-medical supplies
• Supervise immunization and other clinic sessions organized at the health center
• Assist Midwives during antenatal, delivery, postnatal care and family planning services
•  Diagnose, treat and prescribe drugs using MoH treatment guidelines and common childhood illnesses using IMCI protocols
•  Assess children with severe malnutrition with specification and refer accordingly
• Treatment and early referral of medical, surgical and obstetric emergencies
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ALIGHT Senior Manager

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

•  Medical Doctor from a recognized university with full registration and current practicing license with relevant professional body (Rwanda Medical Council)
•  A minimum of 2 years) clinical working experience in Rwanda health system
•  Experience in capacity building of health staff with good leadership qualities
•  Commitment to the goals and values of ALIGHT
•  Analytical and organizational skills/experience with health data
•  Demonstrated knowledge of Health Information Systems, Nutrition protocols, HIV protocols, and Primary and Reproductive Health Care concepts, including Rwandan Ministry of Health protocols and guidelines
•  Strong report writing skills with proven organizational/multitasking skills.
•  Oral/writing skills in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
•  Must have cross-cultural and strong interpersonal skills to work with refugees and vulnerable persons.
•  Experience in rural health center/ hospital setting
•  Computer knowledge is an advantage.
•  Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
•  Experience working in refugee situation is an advantage

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

•  Excellent strategic thinking, process management and problem solving skills
• Collaborative, result-oriented management style
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, effectively managing multiple priorities.
•  Ability and willingness to live and work in a remote, low-resource setting
•  Cultural awareness and sensitivity essential.
•  Ability to establish rapport with highly placed government officials, as well as with UN, NGOs and other stakeholders.
• Effective decision-maker.
•  Ability to manage staff under the project and ensure good working relationship with and between staff and stakeholders for a smooth implementation of the project.
• Ability to develop implementation plans with logical framework as well as develop monitoring and evaluation tools and processes to ensure that set goals and targets are achieved.
•  Can handle stressful situations without compromising the achievement of goals and objectives.
•  Well-versed with organizational policies and able to ensure staff compliance.
•  Initiative, resourcefulness and innovation

Interested candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is September 4th 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Driver at Alight: (Deadline 4 September 2021)

1. VACANCY – DRIVER

ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its Team as Driver- Field based.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Driver will technically support the implementation of programs in accordance with ALIGHT Rwanda annual work plan and as per administrative/transportation regulations and standard operating procedures. He/she will be responsible for transporting program, administrative and refugee staff by vehicle with ALIGHT areas of operation.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive office vehicles for the transportation of ALIGHT staff and visitors with other authorized personnel
• Transport ALIGHT goods to their destination in a safe, responsible and timely manner
• Collection and delivery of mail, documents and other courier items in a safe, responsible and timely manner
• Ensure that all assignments and trips are authorized, embarked on and completed on time, with all travel and delivery requirements as per the office standards
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles including checking the oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc. and log them in the start-of-the-day checklist
• Perform minor repairs and/or arrange for other repairs by logging and urgently reporting to the supervisor
•  Ensure that vehicles are driven safely, optimizing engines use, economizing fuel as well as minimizing wear and tear
• Report all vehicle maintenance problems, incidents, accidents and damage using official forms immediately to the supervisor
•  Guard vehicle against theft and vandals and ensure that vehicles are locked and parked in the officially assigned locations
• Ensure that the steps required by ALIGHT rules and regulations are taken into consideration in case of involvement in an incident or accident or damage to the vehicle
•  Appropriately log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing etc. using the official ALIGHT/UNHCR log books
•  Submit assigned vehicle performance and activities accounted for at the end of every week to the supervisor
• Maintain vehicle safety standards as per the ALIGHT driver’s guidelines at all times
• Ensure full accountability for time, assignments and activities on a weekly basis to the supervisor
• Ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle at all times
• Respect the speed limits and obey all other Rwanda traffic laws when driving ALIGHT vehicles
•  Be available to work longer hours, after hours and weekends, and when necessary or in an emergency
•  Assist in loading and unloading of vehicles when necessary
•  Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ALIGHT Senior Manager.

EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

High school diploma

• Valid Rwanda driver’s license Level B&D
•  Demonstrated understanding of transportation law
•  Excellent driving skills with minimum 5 years’ experience as driving with good driving record
• Experience in driving through the remote parts of the country
• Good judgment in traffic and knowledge of traffic patterns
• Good knowledge about car mechanics
• Good knowledge of refugee camps and the surrounding Districts
•  Good in communication in English; local language skills preferable
• Holder of qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs desired

KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:

• Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized, systematic, careful, responsible, trustworthy and punctual
•  A team player – personable, caring, helpful, reliable and diplomatic
•  Good personal grooming and personal presentation
•  Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the above job duties
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required
•  Willingness to take regular and extensive travel to ALIGHT project areas in provinces
• Commitment to the aims and goals of ALIGHT
• Discreet and respectful of confidentiality
• Able to work under little to no supervision

Interested and qualified candidates should submit 1page Cover letter, and updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor (all in/as one document) – via email only to: RWJobs@wearealight.org with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is September 04th, 2021 at 05:00pm. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.