Casual Drivers at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO): (Deadline 20 February 2022)

Date: February 11, 2022

Casual Drivers at Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO): (Deadline 20 February 2022)

Casual Drivers

various Districts, Rwanda
TBA
Consultant Agreement, 12 months
Negotiable Hours

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading international development charity that works through volunteers to create a fair world for everyone. At VSO we pride ourselves on doing development differently. We fight poverty not by sending aid, but by working through volunteers and partners to create long-lasting change in some of the world’s poorest regions. We bring key stakeholders together to co-ordinate collective action, from local organisations to national governments. Our programmes in Africa and Asia focus on health, education and livelihoods, with an increasing emphasis on resilience, peacebuilding, social accountability, gender and social inclusion. We’re not about delivering quick fixes, but instead we focus on long-lasting, sustainable change that will improve the lives of generations to come.

Role overview

The purpose for this job is Provide Driving Services, Office Logistics Support, and Regular Vehicle Maintenance.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Valid driving licence (Category B) Full, clean driving licence Category B, and significant driving experience
Experience in working in a multicultural environment and to work under pressure
Experience working with international NGOs Experience working with Government Officials
Knowledge in mechanics
Extensive knowledge of 4WD vehicle maintenance

Knowledge/qualifications:

Certificate of Secondary school or TVT certificate
Knowledge of the Country’s geography

Skills/Abilities:

Good interpersonal skills
Flexibility to adapt, positive attitude towards change, and a constructive and creative approach to problem-solving
Basic Knowledge of English or French
Computer knowledge (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Desirable Criteria:
Commitment to VSO’s values
A team player
Good track record of transport management
Able to plan effective task and work under pressure
Able to travel and spend time away from the duty station/Kigali
Demonstrable commitment to delivering excellent customer service
Flexibility to adapt to new situations, with a positive attitude to working in an international organization with progressive work standards
Commitment to VSO’s values and sensitivity to equal opportunities particularly regarding HIV&AIDS, disability and gender

Competencies and Behaviour

At VSO we believe progress is only possible by working together. Whether you want to join us as an employee, or as a volunteer working in your own country, overseas or online, our selection process includes an assessment based on these core competencies:

Ability to be open minded and respectful
Ability to be resilient and adaptive to new situations
Ability to facilitate positive change and build sustainable working relationships
Ability to seek and share knowledge

Equal Opportunities

VSO promotes equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce.

VSO reserves the right to close this job early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

How to apply


Once you’re ready to apply, click on ‘make an application’ below to complete the online form.

Application closing date


20 Feb 2022

Interview/Assessment date(s)


February 2022

Start date


March 2022



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