Conducteur de véhicule/Chauffeur at CECI – Rwanda Office: (Deadline 30 March 2022)

Conducteur de véhicule/Chauffeur at CECI – Rwanda Office: (Deadline 30 March 2022)

Recruitment notice

Job Title : Vehicle Driver/Driver

Supervisor:  Program Officer

Term of office:  2 years with possibility of renewal: probation period of 3 months

Start date:  April 15, 2022

Duty station:  Kigali -Rwanda

About CECI

The Center for International Studies and Cooperation (CECI) is a Canadian non-profit organization founded in 1958, whose head office is located in Montreal. Since its creation, CECI’s mission has been to fight poverty, exclusion and inequality. To this end, CECI strengthens the economic development capacities of disadvantaged communities by supporting initiatives aimed at establishing equality between women and men, combating violence, and those aimed at increasing food security. , the environment, resilience and adaptation to climate change; CECI also carries out actions to mobilize resources and promotes the exchange of know-how in order to achieve its grand vision, which is to live in a world without poverty, egalitarian, inclusive and that celebrates diversity .

Always looking for innovation and efficiency, CECI works on sustainable socio-economic development solutions by implementing programs and projects with strategic partners. In Rwanda, CECI supports the strengthening of the economic power of vulnerable women: women farmers and herders, women heads of households and young single mothers, women and young women living in refugee camps or engaged in cross-border trade. . To learn more about how and where we operate, please visit our website:  www.ceci.ca

FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the Administration and Finance Officer, he will be responsible for ensuring the compliance and proper management of the organization’s vehicle assigned to him in accordance with the laws in force in Rwanda and the policies and procedures. of this.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The driver will have to perform the following tasks

organizational culture

• Become familiar with and understand CECI’s mission, organizational arrangements, policies, procedures and practices

Trips and errands

1. Transport staff when necessary as part of the needs of their work
2. Greet visitors and transport them to their hotel;
3. Keep the logbook up to date by indicating the movements of the vehicle put into circulation
4. Coordinate with the Administrative and Financial Assistant visits to the bank, post office, suppliers, partners and other agencies as required.
5. Collect mail and deliver various documents as requested by the supervisor;

Fleet management

1. Follow CECI Rwanda vehicle driving rules and regulations at all times;
2. Ensure the safety and security of the vehicle, personnel and luggage, ensuring that road discipline and traffic rules are respected;
3. Establish and follow the daily maintenance schedule for the assigned vehicle;
4. Detect mechanical problems / breakdowns and repair or follow up on the repair in collaboration with the supervisor.
5. Keep the supervisor informed of any problems or anomalies found on the vehicle;
6. Immediately report in writing to the supervisor any damage to the vehicle during outings and follow related procedures. Maintain a checklist of spare parts, jack, tool box to ensure care and accountability.
7. Ensure that the administrative documents (insurance, gray card, vehicle are up to date;
8. Follow up on major repairs with pre-identified garages;
9. Maintain proper records of consumables used and maintenance performed for the vehicle;
10. Ensure the ownership of the vehicle;
11. Perform any other duties that may be assigned;

Training, experience and skills required

• Hold at least an A2 humanitarian studies diploma in automobile mechanics, electricity, or in a similar field with 5 years of continuous driving experience in general;
• Hold a valid driver’s license (Category B) accepted on the national territory in Rwanda
• Experience in an NGO is a plus
• Experience using computers, Microsoft Office suite, such as Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• Flexible in terms of working hours.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Good knowledge of routes within Rwanda.

Languages

• Fluency in French is required, working knowledge of English and Kinyarwanda is an advantage

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences;
• Integrity and Transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct;
• Professionalism: Demonstrated ability to work in a calm, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Basic skills

The incumbent must demonstrate the following skills:

• Accountability – takes responsibility for the action and handles constructive criticism
• Communication – listens and communicates clearly
• Performance management – ​​identifying ways and implementing actions to improve the performance of self and others.
• Professionalism – displayed mastery of subject matter
• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; integrates gender needs, perspectives and concerns and promotes equal gender participation.

To apply :

All interested candidates who meet the requirements must send to  ceci.rwanda@ceci.ca  no later than March 30, 2022 at 5:00 p.m.,  their application files including the following documents:

• Cover letter explaining your suitability for the position
• Curriculum vitae (CV) up to date with 3 reference persons
• Diploma and other additional certificates if applicable

Only selected candidates will be contacted to take the test