Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 24, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
ARC works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security, and self-sufficiency. ARC presently works in and with partners in ten countries globally. ARC has consistently operated in Rwanda since 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over 230 regular, full-time national staff and partners – implementing programs in Primary health care, RH, HIV and Nutrition, WASH, Infrastructure, and SGBV & Protection. ARC is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its Mahama Field office- Kirehe and Kigali Office - in the position of Driver, based FULL TIME in Mahama– Kirehe district and Kigali- Gasabo District Respectively .

Job Responsibilities
• Drive office vehicles for the transportation of ARC staff and visitors with other authorized personnel
• Transport ARC goods to their destination in a safe, responsible and timely manner
• Collection and delivery of mail, documents, and other courier items in a safe, responsible and timely manner
• Ensure that all assignments and trips are authorized, embarked on and completed on time, with all travel and delivery requirements as per the office standards
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles including checking the oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. and log them in the start-of-the-day checklist
• Perform minor repairs and/or arrange for other repairs by logging and urgently reporting to the supervisor
• Ensure that vehicles are driven safely, optimizing engines use, economizing fuel as well as minimizing wear and tear
• Report all vehicle maintenance problems, incidents, accidents and damage using official forms immediately to the supervisor
• Guard vehicle against theft and vandals and ensure that vehicles are locked and parked in the officially assigned locations
• Ensure that the steps required by ARC rules and regulations are taken into consideration in case of involvement in an incident or accident or damage to the vehicle
• Appropriately log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. using the official ARC/UNHCR logbooks
• Submit assigned vehicle performance and activities accounted for at the end of every week to the supervisor
• Maintain vehicle safety standards as per the ARC driver’s guidelines at all times
• Ensure full accountability for time, assignments and activities on a weekly basis to the supervisor
• Ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle at all times
• Respect the speed limits and obey all other Rwanda traffic laws when driving ARC vehicles
• Be available to work longer hours, after hours and weekends, and when necessary or in an emergency
• Assist in loading and unloading of vehicles when necessary
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ARC Senior Manager.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Job Qualifications
• High school diploma
• Valid Rwanda driver’s license Level B&D
• Demonstrated understanding of transportation law
• Excellent driving skills with a minimum of 5 years’ experience as driving with a good driving record
• Experience in driving through the remote parts of the country
• Good judgment in traffic and knowledge of traffic patterns
• Good knowledge about car mechanics
• Good knowledge of Kirehe District and the surrounding area for Mahama driver and Good Knowledge for Kigali District and Surrounding area for Kigali Driver
• Good in communication in English; local language skills preferable
• Holder of qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs desired
• Flexible, effective teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized, systematic, careful, responsible, trustworthy and punctual
• A team player – personable, caring, helpful, reliable and diplomatic
• Good personal grooming and personal presentation
• Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the above job duties
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required
• Willingness to take regular and extensive travel to ARC project areas in provinces
• Commitment to the aims and goals of ARC
• Discreet and respectful of confidentiality
• Able to work under little to no supervision

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
Please submit 1 page Cover letter, an updated CV (maximum three pages) and names, title, and contacts of three professional referees, to include most current employer/supervisor - via email to RWJobs@arcrelief.org  with the POSITION applied for clearly indicated in the subject line. The deadline for submission of applications is January 31, 2020, at 16:00hrs. Only applications received through the above-stated email address will be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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