Vacancy announcement

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

 Control and ensure the good state of the vehicle
 Report any accidents or injuries to supervisors immediately
 Perform minor reparation of the vehicle
 Prepare the vehicle maintenance forms
 Prepare the requisition of any repairment or maintenance
 Perform vehicle inspection such as checking fluid level and tire pressure
 Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenances
 Use the Organization’s car in work related activities only
 Drive vehicles to designated destinations as per the request of supervisors
 Drive safely and ensure reaching the destination on time
 Analyze destination, determine appropriate routes and maintain schedule
 Respect driving laws and road regulations
 Maintain the vehicle clean and safe
 Adhere to organizational operating policies and procedures
 Maintain driving 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

Required competencies and 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.

How to 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 [email protected] and properly fill the application form found through the following LINK by not later than Monday 30th September, 2024 at 5:00 PM

“SOS Children’s Villages Rwanda holds strict child safeguarding principles and a zero- tolerance policy for conducts of sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse in the workplace and other places where the organization’s activities are rendered. Parallel to 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”.

Done at Kigali, on 18th September, 2024 Jean Bosco Kwizera National Director