Driver – Rwanda

Reference number: 202449
Job status: In-progress
Job category: Local Position
Duty station: Kigali, Rwanda
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CIFOR-ICRAF
The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where trees in all landscapes, from drylands to the humid tropics, enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR and ICRAF are non-profit science institutions that build and apply evidence to today’s most pressing challenges, including energy insecurity and the climate and biodiversity crises. Over a combined total of 65 years, we have built vast knowledge on forests and trees outside of forests in agricultural landscapes (agroforestry). Using a multidisciplinary approach, we seek to improve lives and to protect and restore ecosystems. Our work focuses on innovative research, partnering for impact, and engaging with stakeholders on policies and practices to benefit people and the planet. Founded in 1993 and 1978, CIFOR and ICRAF are members of CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.

Overview

CIFOR-ICRAF Rwanda office is seeking a reliable and experienced driver to support the Bezos Quality Tree Seed Project. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe and timely transportation of designated officials and items, maintaining the assigned vehicle in excellent condition, and performing minor repairs as necessary

Duties and responsibilities

• Drive CIFOR-ICRAF staff and authorized personnel to designated areas
• Transport project materials and supplies to various destinations
• Maintain the vehicle in a good condition
• Do regular preventive maintenance and minor repairs where possible.
• Notify the Country Representative and Finance &Admin Officer of any major vehicle repairs
• Ensure that all required documentation for administrative use such as mileage, fuel usage are always kept up to date in the prescribed manner.
• Prepare monthly mileage and fuel reports
• Ensure that all legal, institutional and municipal requirements and dues are paid on good time and/or regularly renewed.
• Any other official duty that may be assigned.
  

Requirements

• Valid Rwandan driver’s license category B with a clean driving record.
• Proven experience as a driver, preferably with an international organization.
• Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance and minor repair skills.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in Kinyarwanda; knowledge of English and French is an added advantage.
  

Education, knowledge and experience

•Valid Rwandan driver’s license category B with a clean driving record.
•Proven experience as a driver, preferably with an international organization.
•Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance and minor repair skills.
•Strong time-management skills and ability to work under minimal supervision.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
•Fluency in Kinyarwanda; knowledge of English and French is an added advantage.

Terms and conditions

•This is a Locally Recruited position. CIFOR-ICRAF offers competitive remuneration in local currency commensurate with skills and experience.
•The duty station will be in Kigali, Rwanda CIFOR-ICRAF Offices.

Application process

The application deadline is 08 Sep 2024
We will acknowledge all applications, but will contact only short-listed candidates.