Mechanic at Nyungwe Management Company Ltd

NYUNGWE NATIONAL PARK VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Nyungwe Management Company Ltd (NMC Ltd) was created by the management agreement between the Government of Rwanda (through RDB) and African Parks Network, to manage Nyungwe National Park for 20 years starting from October 2020. NMC Ltd is seeking to recruit suitable candidates to fill the post of Mechanic in Nyungwe National Park. The candidates must be Rwandan, technically skilled with good problem-solving ability, be enthusiastic, motivated, reliable, and able to execute tasks independently.

JOB TITLE: Mechanic

RERORTING TO: Logistics Officer

Duties and Key responsibilities not exhaustive

• Build and assemble Vehicles and machines or mechanical components
• Inspecting vehicle engine and mechanical/electrical components to diagnose issues accurately
• Conduct repairs aiming for maximum reliability
• Troubleshoot reported problems and resolve them in a timely manner
• Perform thorough maintenance on vehicles, equipment and systems
• Schedule and maintain history records of all vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and set safety standards
• Complete required documentation of repairs and service information
• Ensure all safety systems are in check before performing any procedure

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Minimum Education and Qualification Required

• Having Advanced Diploma (A1) in General Mechanics, Motor Vehicle Mechanics or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to work on tight deadlines, and flexibility.
• Clean record of conduct
• Driving license Category,B at a minimum
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to adapt to the park’s working environment, and work overtime when needed;
• Exposure of working with a multi-currency set up;
• Between 25 and 40 years of age.

Added advantage

• Born and living near Nyungwe National Park;
• Being a member of any cooperative from around the Nyungwe National Park.

Note

Internal candidates are also allowed to apply

Interested candidates should forward their application letter together with all relevant documents to the email address provided bellow no later than 22^th June 2024. The required documents should be submitted in scanned soft copies in pdf format (preferably as one document) on nmc.recruit@africanparks.org. Successful candidate will begin with an immediate effect.

Applications must include the following documents:

• Application cover letter addressed to the Park Manager
• Stating where you heard about the position and why you should be considered
• Curriculum vitae including your personal details, education level and any experience
• Name, address and telephone numbers of three (3) references
• All the documents should be in one pdf document and named after your name and position, for

example: Name, Nyungwe Mechanic, 2024.

Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted, if you don't hear from us within three weeks after submission deadline, know that you have not been shortlisted.

Done in Nyungwe National Park on 12^th June 2024.

NIYIGABA Protais

Park Manager/CEO

Nyungwe Management Company