Driver at Cordaid

Job Description - Driver

Job Title: Driver

Organization Unit: Country Office

Job's aim Responsible for the safe and secure transport of people and goods

Job Specification The Driver is responsible for providing reliable and safe driving services to the organization staff

Aim of the Organizational Unit Is responsible for realization of Country Office targets

Job category/Grade: Cordaid Rwanda salary scale, Grade II

Results and Competences: Finance & Administration Manager

Driving  

• Provides reliable and safe driving services, drives vehicles for official travel and business, as requested by staff and visitors. Maintains a high standard of service, safety, and security. 
• Ensuring punctuality, observing the road and traffic laws and regulations including local driving codes and internally agreed standards. 
• Ensures that organization policies and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) are followed by all passengers (seat belts, travel times) before moving the vehicle and the vehicle is used only for official/authorized business.
• Airport & immigration Meet guests and visitors at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.

Car maintenance and security

• Ensures the vehicle is clean, tidy, always secured and in good working condition.
• Executes daily or regular maintenance checks on oil, water, battery, brakes, and tires. 
• Ensures timely vehicle repairs, repairs are carried out
• properly and periodic scheduled vehicle maintenance is completed and reported 
• Performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs 
• Prepares vehicle spare part inventory and ensures the assigned vehicle is in good operating condition and the vehicle is at a safe place at night and during holidays

Mail delivery 

Collects and delivers mail, documents, and other items

Car logbook maintenance

• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, and other important data of the vehicle and trip 
• Ensures the waiver form is completed for all visitors and guests

Reporting Prepares and submits the monthly vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expresses, mileage, and consumption. Assists management to ensure vehicle insurance registration is updated according to schedule. Ensures that the steps required by the local rules, regulations and the organization are taken in case of accident reporting Integrity The Driver adheres to the code of conduct and Integrity Policies, reports concern and follows regular integrity training. This is a low-risk position, with no direct contact with vulnerable communities. Other Any other duties assigned by the manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Experiences

• High school/A level certificate from an accredited educational institution; valid drivers’ license, substantial defensive driving skill and a professional certificate in car security and maintenance.
• Certificate in auto mechanics is an added advantage.
• At least two years of relevant experience as a field driver, preferably in NGOs (Non Government Organizations) and international organizations.
• Safe driving record, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and basic skills in mechanics.
• Professional experience and exposure in the related field of activity with similar organizations.
• Knowledge of car security and maintenance, basic car logbook administration and representativeness
• Behavioral values and skills: trust, accountability, problem solving, cooperation, flexibility, collaboration.
• Good working knowledge of written and spoken English is essential and knowledge of other local languages is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Self-motivated, proactive and result driven.
• Being an open and reliable person with high integrity.
• Ability to work independently but at the same time being a team player.
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to transfer skills.
• Gender sensitive.

Key Result Areas:

• Driving
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Records Keeping
• Reporting

Cordaid is fully committed to provide a safe and welcoming workplace to its employees, and to maintain respect and dignity of everyone that comes into contact with Cordaid. Therefore, Cordaid participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. For more information about Cordaid’s work on integrity https://www.cordaid.org/en/who-we-are/integrity-and-code-ofconduct/.

Applications including a motivation letter and extensive CV in English, should be submitted online; https://cordaid.hrmagic.co/careers/job?id=OTc2 by 12th July 2024