Driver at Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights – iPeace: (Deadline 31 December 2022)

Driver at Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights – iPeace: (Deadline 31 December 2022)

TERMS OF REFERENCE DRIVER

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1. BACKGROUND

Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights (iPeace) is a non-profit organization that works for sustainable peace in the Great Lakes region through human rights and good governance education. iPeace is legally registered and operational in Rwanda, DRC, and Burundi with a mission to equip communities and individuals with knowledge and skills to build a global culture of peace. The organization’s vision is to see the Great Lakes Region become a place where community members and leaders work together by holding each other accountable in upholding human rights values and principles of good governance.

With financial support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, iPeace in partnership with International Alert and Pole Institute will implement the “HAKI BILA MIPAKA” project. This project aims to contribute to strengthening access to justice for people in the cities across the border between the DRC and Rwanda.

To achieve this objective, iPeace will implement several activities including the provision of free legal aid to cross-border populations, the capacity building of judicial actors, as well as the training of young academics in international humanitarian law and human rights. This project will be carried out in the Western Province, especially in Rubavu, Rusizi and Bugarama.

It is in this context that iPeace is looking for a qualified and experienced “Driver” to support the project management and technical in carrying out their duties in different places.

2. SCOPE OF WORK

iPeace-Rwanda is looking for a qualified and experienced driver to facilitate transporting services. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the ability to be a quick decision-maker, ability to work in a diverse team of colleagues from different backgrounds, and to liaise with other implementing partner organizations.

Under the direct supervision of the management of the organization and Finance and Admin Assistant, the driver will ensure the transport of personnel, delivery mails, purchased goods and equipment in a safe and efficient manner to the assigned places reflecting the organisation’s values (respect of passengers and road users, respect of regulations, avoidance of uncivil behaviours, etc.).

The driver will regularly check oil, water, brakes and brake liquid, tyres pressure, battery levels and the entire vehicle, monthly, weekly or every 5,000 km (whichever is first), headlights, brakes, bodywork for dents etc.

Field trips with overnight stays on a regular basis are expected to be part of the normal duties.

3. Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the driver will include the following:

• Ensure safe movement of iPeace’s authorized staff, guests, partners, and parcels from one location to another
• Driving office vehicles for the transportation of authorized personnel.
• Collecting and delivering mails, documents, and other items.
• Ensuring that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards.
• Taking care of the day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery and brakes.
• Ensuring that the assigned vehicle is kept neat and clean (interior and exterior) all the time.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes and greasing.
• Following all rules and regulations in relation to the Road Safety Transport Authority.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the management of the organization.

4. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Qualifications and experience below are required from any candidate:

• Functionally literate.
• Having valid driving license with 3- 5 years of driving experience with NGOs.
• Able to work under minimal supervision and be proactive and initiative.
• Effective time management skills.
• Good command of English and Kinyarwanda with basic understanding of French.
• Obedience, honesty and integrity with excellent interpersonal skills;
• Ability to be reliable with excellent time management and planning skills;
• Capacity to communicate appropriately and effectively within a multicultural setting.
• Capacity to keep confidentiality at all times
• Flexibility to be called on duty at odd times

HOW TO APPLY

iPeace invites qualified candidates to apply for this position by providing the following as one single PDF attachment:

1. A motivation letter (1 page maximum)
2. Most updated Curriculum Vitae highlighting key qualifications for the position (3 pages Max) with two references preferably most recent employers/supervisors (email and phone numbers)
3. Notarized copy of the most qualifying degree/certificate

Applications will be submitted exclusively online via the following https://shorturl.at/sHILS no later than December 31, 2022 at 5:00 p.m. local time.

Applications from female candidates are highly encouraged.

We regret that due to the large number of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Preselected candidates will be invited to the job tests which will be organized face-to-face in Kigali at the headquarters of Initiatives for Peace and Human Rights. iPeace does not bear any costs that a candidate will incur in responding to this job posting.

Telephone or electronic inquiries will not be answered.

5. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & NO CORRUPTION

iPeace is proud to be an Equal Employment and Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, age, status as individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, competence, and result-delivery need.

iPeace conducts its activities professionally, with integrity and in compliance with laws of those jurisdictions. As part of its commitment to ethical practices, iPeace does not tolerate acts of bribery or corruption. No person, agent or organization has been mandated by iPeace to receive, orient or facilitate any job application nor is there any fee whatsoever to submit, review, or assess a job application. Any promise/threat by whoever to positively or negatively influence a job application process is null and void.

Done at Kigali, on 12^th December 2022

Dr. Elvis Mbembe Binda.

President & CEO

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