Driver – BSF Project

1.Introduction.

Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium (VSF-B) is an International NGO based in Belgium whose vision is Healthy Animal, Healthy Human, in a Health Environment while its mission is “to strengthen the capacities of disadvantaged, livestock dependent communities to improve their well-being”.

Created in 1985, VSF-B currently work in 10 African Countries and has been working in Rwanda since the year 2001 in different facets of community mobilization and development, through implementation various projects/programmes ranging from education, different aspects of animal health & improved animal management, agriculture, food security & livelihood, income generation & access to finance,  green energy and different aspects of integrated environmental & natural resources management; across 15 districts of the country (for more information visit www.vsf-belgium.org).

Since  December 2021, VSF-B have received the fund from the Belgian Cooperation Agency (Enabel) to implement a two years project commonly known as ‘’Piloting Black Soldier Flies Farming in Rwanda (BSF project)”in Rusizi, Gisagara, Rulindo, and Rwamagana districts. The project fall under the umbrella, & contribute to a multi-actors’  project called PRISM (Partnership for Resilient and Inclusive for Small Stock Market) which is led by Rwanda Agriculture & Animal Resources Development Boards.

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 2. Terms of references

With reference to the above; VSF-B is looking for a suitable candidate to fill a position for a Project a driver

Position Title: Project Driver

Reporting to: Administration and Finance Officer – Rwanda

Location: VSF-B Rwanda Head Office, Kigali, Rwanda

Contract Length: Two years fixed term contract

Start date: April 2022

Job key tasks and responsibilities:

The responsibilities are but not limited to:

  • Transportation of VSF-B personnel, partners, and guests as well as other required items
  • Assisting with loading and unloading items from vehicles.
  • Drive safely and respect of time;
  • Adhering to assigned routes and following time schedule
  • Abiding by all transportation laws and maintaining a safe driving record.
  • Preparing reports and other documents relating to deliveries;
  • Report any accidents or injuries to Supervisors immediately in case of accidents.
  • Perform vehicle inspection such as checking fluid level, tire pressure, and timely service or repairs.
  • Notify supervisors about any major repairs and maintenance.
  • Maintain the vehicle clean and safe.
  • Transport of VSF-B courier and work with support team to provide exceptional customer services and address customer concerns;
  • Perform vehicle inspection before and after each trip
  • Adhere to VSF-B operating policies and procedures.
  • Maintain driving log, prepare vehicle performance forms, and complete daily paperwork;
  • Additional responsibilities may be added based on need, competency, and interest.

Requirements Of the Post

  • Minimum of high school degree
  • Proven 5 years of working experience
  • Valid driving ’s license: minimum of category B (additionally having a driving license category D and or F shall be an added value).
  • Basic knowledge of vehicles mechanics is an added value.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Good driving record with no traffic violations.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills;
  • Ability to communicate in English and or in French, the communication in both language is an added value;

Key Deliverables

  • Customer’s oriented
  • Accurate, up to date, car log;
  • Schedule of routine car maintenance
  • Well maintained and safe organization’s vehicle
  • Routine maintenance checks with minimal oversight

Attitudes

  • Respectful of others and other cultures;
  • Ownership of VSF-B’s values, mission, and vision;
  • Is of unimpeachable integrity and expects the same from others;
  • Excellent participatory approach, flexible and patient;
  • Have a learning attitude;

How to apply

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents, and other certificates to the Country Representative of VSF-B in Rwanda delivered in a single PDF document to e-mail:recrutementrwanda@vsf-belgium.org, with copy to: e.musengiyaremye@vsf-belgium.org, and to d.ripoche@vsf-belgium.org ; not later than 10th January 2022 at 5:00 p.m.

Notice:

  • The subject of the e-mail should be mentioned “Application for the position project Driver – Piloting black soldier flies farming in Rwanda(BSF) Project”
  • Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for written interview.
  • Late application will not be considered.
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic prevention measures, only soft copies sent via pre-mentioned emails will be accepted.

Done at Kigali, on 28 December 2021

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