Driver at SNV Rwanda: (Deadline 16 March 2025)

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalyzing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

SNV Rwanda is recruiting is recruiting for ta Driver based at the Kigali office.

The driver is responsible for carrying out driving assignments alongside other logistical duties. This includes transporting staff, visitors, or handling errands to designated destinations as requested, while ensuring adherence to safety and traffic regulations to guarantee safe and timely arrivals. The driver also coordinates and oversees the regular maintenance of vehicles, ensuring they are clean and well-maintained. The driver ensures that vehicle insurance, yellow cards, and inspection reports are up to date.

• Ensure punctual and safe transportation of staff, visitors, and partners within the country, following Standard Operating Procedures, while also handling the delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items.
• Ensure the vehicles are equipped with all necessary tools and documents before leaving for any duties.
• Ensures the assigned vehicle is well-maintained through routine minor repairs, organizing major repairs when necessary, and regularly checking oil, tires, brakes, and water levels. The vehicle is always kept clean and in good working condition.
• Provides assistance to office staff with various administrative tasks, including event coordination, logistical arrangements, filing, and supporting meetings and workshops by managing attendance lists, taking photos, and other necessary arrangements.
• Manages vehicle maintenance and service schedules, ensuring that insurance, yellow cards, and technical inspection certificates are up to date. Conducts regular checks on the vehicle’s condition, identifies any technical issues, and arranges for repairs in consultation with the supervisor.
• Records all trips in the logbook and submits monthly reports on mileage and fuel consumption. Tracks driving activities and fuel usage.
• Observe the road and Country traffic laws and regulations.
• Ensure punctuality and safe transportation of staff, visitors, and partners, within the Country, per the Standard Operating Procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience in skilled driving, preferably within the INGO sector.
• Must have a valid Rwandan driving license, Category B.
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs
• Basic English language and basic typing skills
• Good sense of duty and willingness to undertake additional task where need be.
• Excellent time management and planning capacity

Core competencies

• Professionalism and integrity
• Attention to detail and safety consciousness
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing schedules

Additional Information

Application Link

How to apply:

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and letter of motivation by 16 March 2025 using the Smart Recruiters platform.

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Shortlisting

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Therefore, qualified and interested candidates are highly recommended to submit their applications as soon as they can. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.
Reference & vetting check
We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission.

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct“. This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.