Driver- Rwanda National At Church World Service

Position Title: Driver (3)

Reports To: Field Administrative Officer

Supervises: None

Division: CWS Africa

Department: Administration

Team: Kigali-Rwanda

Job Location: One of the Field Offices; Kabarore, Karongi, Kirehe

Grade Level: Grade 2, Technician, National

Introduction: Church World Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster. CWS does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision of services.

Primary Purpose:

This position is primarily responsible for driving and maintaining CWS/RSC Africa vehicles to complete assigned errands on behalf of the organization.

Key relationships

Internal to CWS

• Finance and Administration Manager
• Administrative Supervisor
• Field Administrative Officer
• Other team members in the Finance & Administration & Program departments.

External

• Vendors
• Customers
• Any other Partners in relation to his/her capabilities

Working Environment

• Travel to the field Office is required.

Core Job Responsibilities:

Administration (60%)

• Drives CWS/RSC Africa – Field Office motor vehicles to complete assigned duties.
• Cleans and cares for official CWS/RSC Africa- Field Office vehicles.
• Conducts regular checks of vehicles to ensure that they are mechanically sound and in good working order and reports any problems noted to the Field Administrative Officer
• Provides safe transportation to and from field locations, meetings and other destinations for CWS/RSC Africa- Field Office staff and visitors on official business.
• Posts and collects mail, weighs, and affixes the correct number of stamps on letters and packages.
• Adhere to road safety regulations and ensure the well-being of passengers.
• Transports goods, equipment, and materials to working sites as needed.
• Ensures the secure loading and unloading of items, taking care to prevent damage.
• Familiarizes him/herself- with local geography and road conditions.
• Performs general clerical duties as may be assigned and which may include photocopying and packing supplies for field team travel.
• Conducts routine maintenance checks on vehicles including checking fuel, oil, and other fluids.
• Repairs minor mechanical problems on the CWS/RSC Africa-Field Office motor vehicles after confirming the same with the Field administrative Officer.
• Obtains quotations and makes simple purchases on behalf of the office and as per instructions by the Field administrative Officer.
• Ensures that the fuel level in each vehicle does not always go below half tank.
• Maintains effective communication with other staff members.
• Reports any issues or concerns promptly.

Record and Data Management (20%)

• Maintains accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the CWS/RSC Africa delivery book.
• Maintains accurate records of trips, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Submits regular reports on vehicle maintenance and usage to the Fiel Administrative Officer.

Compliance (15%)

• Adheres to the Organization’s policies and guidelines related to vehicle use and safety.
• Ensures compliance with local traffic regulations and legal requirements.

Additional roles and responsibilities 5%

• Performs other duties, which are developed and assigned to improve the operations of the CWS/RSC Africa-Field office.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Two (2) years of driving experience is required.

Skills:

• Working knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics and required.
• Good working knowledge of driving in rural areas required.
• Good working knowledge of one of the following areas: Kabarore, Kirehe and Karongi preferred.

Education & Certifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driving License Class B & D is a must

Abilities:

• Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Maintain the integrity of official records.
• Analyse and solve complex problems and make sound decisions.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.
• Work independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa; Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP)

Important Requirements:

• Strong English communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

Special Requirements:

• COVID Vaccination is required for all successful candidates.
• The candidate should be in good health, willing and able to travel extensively in often difficult conditions and have a high degree of flexibility.
• This position is based in one of the following field Office areas (Kabarore, Kirehe, Karongi)
• This position requires the use of laptops/ Computers, competence in Microsoft office packages is required.
• This position may require travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and under sometimes difficult conditions to meet the demands of a dynamic operational program.
• A valid Driving License Type B & C1 is required.
• Background check which includes references, educational and criminal check is required before the start of employment.
• A valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport pages for travel.
• Physical: This position requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing, walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching above shoulder level, using fine finger movements, and lifting/carrying heavy loads.
• Environmental: Incumbents in this position will be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours, bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated spaces
• Full time
• All employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Any other special requirements that may be developed by Leadership and/or Management teams.

  Please Note – CWS recruitment is free of charge.

  Church World Service (CWS) does not charge fees of any kind during the recruitment process (Submission of application, interviews, assessments, training, etc.). Any solicitation of funds should be reported to Fraud@CWSAfrica.org*.***