Driver

Introduction

The ILO is looking to recruit a Driver to be based in Kigali (Rwanda) for a new development cooperation project, titled “Boosting Decent Jobs and Enhancing Skills for Youth in Rwanda’s Digital Economy.”

Rwanda’s Vision 2050 formulates the ambition of fully developing the country’s economic and social potential. The blueprint recognizes the critical importance of the Rwandan “demographic dividend” as young people (16 to 30 years old) make up 27 per cent of the total population. However, young people face a severe lack of decent and productive employment. Many youth in Rwanda are un- and under-employment, with young women being considerably over-represented. At the same time, Rwanda has highly prioritized digitalization as means to transform Rwanda’s socio-economic development. The digitalization of the Rwandan economy is conceived as a cross-cutting enabler for the growth of other sectors of the economy but also and a source for the creation of decent and productive jobs within and beyond the ICT sector.

The project “Boosting Decent Jobs and Enhancing Skills for Youth in Rwanda’s Digital Economy” (the Project) will support Rwanda’s structural transformation and contribute to a just transition towards a digital economy. It is financially supported by the Government of Luxembourg with an implementation period of four years. Its main goal is to enable more young women and men in Rwanda to access decent jobs in Rwanda’s digital economy, focusing on the youth between the age brackets of 16 and 30 years from Secondary Cities as well as Kigali.

Reporting Lines

The Driver will work under the direct supervision of the Project Manager of the “Boosting Decent Jobs and Enhancing Skills for Youth in Rwanda’s Digital Economy” project. They will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Director of the ILO Country Office for the United Republic of Tanzania, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda. The Country Office will provide programmatic and operational support to the project team.

Description of Duties

• Drive project vehicle for official purposes to facilitate movement of staff and/or goods.
• Drive project personnel to project sites within Kigali as well as across different regions in Rwanda and other planned activity locations for delivery of project activities.
• Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities.
• Collect and deliver mail, pouch, documents, and other items.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs and arrange for timely major repairs and checking of oil, tyres, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. so that the vehicle is always kept clean and in good running condition. Provide inputs to the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.
• Keep records of use of vehicle, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing and other services.
• Ensure that the steps required by ILO rules and regulations and Road Safety and Security are taken in case of involvement in accident.
• Perform miscellaneous office support functions such as messenger services and making photocopies.
• Provide logistical support with project workshops, seminars or training when required.
• Perform other related duties by the Supervisor.

Required qualifications

Education

Completion of Secondary education, valid  and clean driving licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations, and skills in minor vehicle repairs. A safe driving course will be an advantage.

Experience

At least two years of work experience as a driver, plus safe driving record.

Languages

Working knowledge of an official national language of the duty station. Knowledge of English. Working knowledge of French considered an asset.

Competencies

• A high level of driving and vehicle repair and maintenance skills.
• Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of vehicle.
• Proven ability to drive safely in local traffic conditions.
• Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair.
• Ability to take initiatives.
• Good knowledge of chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
• Good knowledge of security issues.
• Knowledge of rules and procedures on vehicle management including maintenance of official vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Experienced in basic computer software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Adobe Reader) and ability to use other software packages required by the Office.
• Ability to work in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner.
• Ability to handle, track and keep project records.
• Ability to present a professional image at all times.
• Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory and inclusive behaviours and attitudes.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality.