Driver, Rwanda Integrated Health Systems Activity

Company Overview:

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits. 

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved – and is committed to continuing to improve – economies, societies and most importantly, people’s lives. 

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status. 

Project Overview

The Rwanda Integrated Health Systems Activity (RIHSA) is a newly awarded, three year project funded by the U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) based in Kigali, Rwanda.  RIHSA works to reduce the financial barriers to healthcare in Rwanda through a mix of public and private interventions.  RIHSA works to improve the quality of essential health services at national, facility, and community levels utilizing a health systems approach. 

Purpose of Position

Palladium seeks a Driver to provide transportation to project staff, consultants and home office staff to and from the office, meetings, airport and other activities to implement the project. The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda.  The vehicle would be provided by Palladium, with a mix of rental and possible Palladium-owned cars. The position is expected to be needed through the life of the program, dependent on donor funding.  The position is expected to start in July 2020.  

Role and Responsibilities

• Drive responsibly at all times
• Ensure that the vehicle used for official or authorised activities and in accordance with the Project’s Vehicle Use Policy
• Ensure that the project vehicle is only used for transportation of authorised personnel and goods
• Ensure all car documents, registrations, insurance are correct and up to date
• Record vehicle movement and purchases of fuel and lubricants accurately in the vehicle logbook and submit all the related legal receipts to the supervisor
• Maintain the vehicle in a clean, secure, and good working condition
• Ensure that the vehicle is equipped with adequate fuel and supplies at all times
• Monitor the need for servicing of, and repairs to the vehicle and communicate this to the supervisor on a timely basis
• Avoid fines for improper parking or other motoring offenses
• Keep driving license current and unblemished
• Provide transfers to and from the airport for project expatriate staff and consultants, and for local staff traveling on project business
• Make the necessary arrangements with the authorities and corresponding reports in the event of an accident and communicate to the supervisor
• Provide timely transportation
• Run project errands related to courier, picking up office supplies, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license (Class A, B and D)
• Minimum of Senior Six and ability to communicate effectively in English and/or French
• 5 years’ experience driving vehicles for public, private entities or international cooperation organizations preferred
• Knowledge and skills in preventive vehicle maintenance
• Ability to drive safely under difficult conditions
• Knowledge of protection and diplomatic security preferred

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