Driver – CiSS – Seruka Project at SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda: (Deadline 28 December 2023)
Vacancy announcement
Position Title: Driver – CiSS – Seruka Project
Vacant positions: 1 person
Type of contract: Fixed Contract
Working location: National Office
Supervisor: Project Officer – CiSS-Seruka Project
Nationality: Rwandese
Deadline: 28th December 2023
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 child care 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 – CiSS-Seruka 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 hold a Driving License at least category B & D;
- At least 4 years’ working experience in the same position;
- Ability to work independently, self-organized, fulfil commitments and meet deadlines;
- Ability to work extra-hours if need be and living in the neighbouring working area;
- Fluent in Kinyarwanda, good communication skills including written and spoken English or French
- The ability to communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
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 application letter, CV (with 3 traceable professional referees) and copies of education qualification. Please mention in the subject of your email “Driver”. All documents should be written in English, directly submitted to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and properly fill the application form found via the following LINK by not later than 28th December 2023 at 5:00 pm local time.
Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
“SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero-tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to technical competence, recruitment, selection and hiring decisions will give due emphasize to assessing candidates value congruence and thorough background checks, police clearance reference check processes”.
Done in Kigali on 18th December 2023
KWIZERA Jean Bosco
National Director
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