Drivers at SOS Children's Villages Rwanda

Position Title: Driver(3)

Working Location: Kigali and Byumba Locations Type of contract:Fixed Contract

Nationality: Rwandan

Deadline:30th September 2024 Context of the position

SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda is an independent, non-governmental social development organization. The Organization supports vulnerable children and young people in four locations of Kigali, Byumba, Kayonza, and Gikongoro. SOS Rwanda applies a one program approach in its education and family strengthening that support a holistic approach in the interest of the child. In this regard, SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda seeks to recruit three competent and experienced Drivers for its Kigali /Gasabo and Byumba Locations.

Job summary

The Driver will be responsible for the transportation of SOS staff only when they are involved in work related activities and SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda property as assigned by the supervisor.

The position holder will therefore be responsible for the following tasks

• Controland ensure the good state of the vehicle
• Reportany accidents or injuries to supervisors immediately
• Performminor reparation of the vehicle
• Preparethe vehicle maintenance forms
• Preparethe requisition of any repairment or maintenance
• Performvehicle inspection such as checking fluid level and tire pressure
• Notifysupervisors about any major repairs and maintenances
• Usethe Organization’s car in work related activities only
• Drivevehicles to designated destinations as per the request of supervisors
• Drivesafely and ensure reaching the destination on time
• Analyzedestination, determine appropriate routes and maintain schedule
• Respectdriving laws and road regulations
• Maintainthe vehicle clean and safe
• Adhereto organizational operating policies and procedures
• Maintaindriving log, prepare vehicle performance forms and complete daily paperwork

Required Qualifications and experience

• Having at least Secondary Leaving Certificate (A2) in any field
• Having a Driving License of category B with at least five (5) year’s proven driving experience in a reputable Organization or institution
• Having worked with an International NGO will be an added value

Requiredcompetenciesand skills

• Ability to work independently
• Self-organized
• Fulfil commitments and meet deadlines
• Ability to work extra-hours if need be and living in the neighboring working area
• Fluent in Kinyarwanda, good communication skills including written and spoken English or French

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.

Howto Apply:

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position, please send your detailed application including application letter, CV with three traceable referees and copies of education qualification) to sos.recruitment@sos-rwanda.org and properly fill the application form found through the following LINK by not later than Monday 30th September, 2024 at 5:00 PM

“SOSChildren’sVillagesRwandaholdsstrictchildsafeguardingprinciplesandazero- tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplaceandotherplaceswheretheorganization’sactivitiesarerendered.Parallelto 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”.

DoneatKigali,on18^thSeptember,2024 Jean Bosco Kwizera

NationalDirector