Driver at SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda: (Deadline 22 March 2022)

Driver at SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda: (Deadline 22 March 2022)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position Title: Driver – YouthCan Project

Vacant positions: 1 person

Type of contract: Fixed term Contract

Working location: Kigali Location

Supervisor: Project Coordinator -YouthCan Project

Nationality: Rwandan

Deadline: 22nd March 2022

Context of the position 

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent member association affiliated to the SOS Federation. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda leverages existing community resources to strengthen quality childcare and protection through a holistic continuum of care tailored to orphans, vulnerable children and their families. SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda actively advocates for the promotion of childcare and child protection. In Rwanda, SOS Children’s Villages operate in four locations based in Gasabo, Gicumbi, Kayonza and Nyamagabe districts.

Job summary

The Driver – YouthCan Project will be responsible for the transportation of project staff only when they are involved in project activities. The position holder will therefore be responsible for the following tasks:

• Control and ensure the good state of the vehicle.
• Report any accidents or injuries to supervisors immediately.
• Perform minor reparation of the vehicle.
• Prepare the vehicle maintenance forms.
• Prepare the requisition of any repairment or maintenance.
• Perform vehicle inspection such as checking fluid level and tire pressure.
• Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenances.
• Use the project car in project activities only,
• Drive vehicles to designated destinations as per the request of project staff.
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after each trip
• Drive safely and ensure reaching the destination on time.
• Analyze destination, determine appropriate routes and maintain schedule.
• Respect driving laws and road regulations.
• Maintain the vehicle clean and safe.
• Adhere to organizational operating policies and procedures.
• Maintain driving log, prepare vehicle performance forms and complete daily paperwork

Key Performance Indicators  

• Effective collaboration with Project Team
• Reduced number of traffic accidents or police reports
• Compliance to other organization policies and regulations

Technical Qualifications and personal skills:

• At least Secondary Leaving Certificate (A2);
• A holder of a Driving Licence at least category B & D;
• At least 4 years’ working experience in the same position;
• Ability to work independently, self-organised, fulfil commitments and meet deadlines;
• Ability to work extra-hours if need be and neighboring the working area;
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, good communication skills including written and spoken English or French
• The ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organisation.

Please note: This job description outlines only the general scope of activity and the basic tasks and responsibilities associated with his/her position. It may be supplemented with a more detailed definition of tasks, responsibilities and work-plan and is subject to change at the discretion of the direct superior.

How to Apply 

Candidates meeting the requirements shall submit their application letter, CV (with 3 traceable professional referees) and copies of academic qualification zipped folder on the following email: sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and then fill the employment Application form found on this LINK

Please mention in the subject of your email “Driver”. All documents should be written in English.

Not later than 22nd March 2022 at 5:00 pm local time.

Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done in Kigali on 15th March 2022.

KWIZERA Jean Bosco

National Director