Driver, Nyakarambi, Kirehe (Mahama Camp) at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 15 February 2024)

Driver, Nyakarambi, Kirehe (Mahama Camp) at International Organization for Migration (IOM): (Deadline 15 February 2024)

VACANCY NOTICE

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. For the purpose of the vacancy, internal candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), the general supervision of the Resources Management Officer, and close Coordination with the Movement Operations Officer, and direct supervision of the Senior Procurement Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible.

Core Functions/Responsibilities:

• Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).
• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily checks of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.
• Arrange for minor repairs and ensure that the vehicles are kept clean.
• Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
• Keep records of spare parts for the vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
• Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.
• Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is/are used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.
• Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.
• Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involve IOM and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
• Ensure the support to RMM team on field in terms of movement management to/from camps and Kigali when required.
• Meet official personnel at the airport(s) or any other points and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
• When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school degree/certificate with a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid national driver’s license.

Experience

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles.
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other applications. 

    Languages

Fluency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French (oral and written).

Required Competencies

Values

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency: maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies

• Accountability – Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs;
• Client Orientation – Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries;
• Continuous Learning – Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area;
• Communication – Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures;
• Creativity and Initiative – Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems;
• Leadership and Negotiation – Presents goals as shared interests;
• Planning and Organizing – Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others;
• Professionalism – Masters subject matter related to responsibilities;
• Teamwork – Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment; 

Other

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int by at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

The subject of your e-mail MUST indicate the reference code, the Position title as well as candidate’s names.

For an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept applications which should include a completed CV and an application letter (not more than one page)

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Posting period:

From 02.02.2024 to 15.02.2024