Job Description

DRIVER, IITA RWANDA

THE ORGANIZATION

The Alliance of Bioversity International delivers research-based
solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food
systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions address the global crises
of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners
across Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public
and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR, a global research
partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing
food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem
services.

THE INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture
(IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations
to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and
natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan
Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase
employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR,
a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future. Please
visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The
Driver will provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services to
staff, visitors, and project teams, including travel to field locations and
official assignments. The Driver will ensure the safe operation, cleanliness,
and proper maintenance of assigned vehicles, conduct routine vehicle checks,
and comply with traffic regulations, road safety standards, and organizational
policies and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Provide
    transportation for staff, visitors, and project teams to meetings, field sites,
    workshops, and other official destinations.

  • Ensure
    the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of staff, documents, equipment,
    and supplies of the institution

  • Conduct
    routine vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are clean and properly
    maintained.

  • Maintain
    accurate vehicle logbooks, fuel records, mileage, and maintenance
    documentation.

  • Monitor
    fuel consumption and report vehicle defects, accidents, or maintenance needs
    promptly.

  • Ensure
    vehicle insurance, registration, and other statutory documents are valid and
    available.

  • Comply
    with traffic laws, organizational driving policies, and health and safety
    requirements.

  • Support
    field activities and other administrative or logistical duties as assigned.

  • Maintain
    confidentiality, professionalism, and good communication with staff, visitors,
    and project

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and
Experience

  • Minimum
    Ao academic certificate or equivalent.

  • Apart
    from Kinyarwanda, He/She should speak and write English and speak basic French

  • Valid
    driving license is appropriate for the project vehicle category.

  • At
    least three years of relevant professional driving experience.

  • Experience
    driving in both urban and rural areas, preferably in an NGO or international
    organization.

  • Basic
    knowledge of vehicle maintenance and road safety.

  • Rwanda
    nationality with good Kinyarwanda and knowledge of English and French

Technical Competencies

  • Safe
    driving and attention to detail.

  • Reliability,
    punctuality, and accountability.

  • Good
    communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Flexibility
    to support field missions and office work

PERFORMANCE
INDICATORS

  • Safe
    and timely transportation services and compliancy with road/traffic laws

  • Proper
    vehicle maintenance and cleanliness.

  • Accurate
    and timely submission of vehicle records.

  • Responsible
    fuel consumption and vehicle use.

TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT

This position is a National recruited position based in Kigali, Rwanda. The initial contract will be for 1 (One) years subject to a probation
period of 3 (three) months and is
renewable depending on performance and availability of resources.

This position is graded at BG02 level, in a scale of BG01
to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level according to the Alliance job
classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and excellent
benefits.

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and
inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation,
contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and
mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global
character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races,
colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability
statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities. Female
candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their
applications. Applications MUST include reference number ( RFP 301501)– DRIVER
– IITA RWANDA as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be
saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of
sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with
applicable data protection laws.

Applications closing date: 27 th November 2026

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