The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a dynamic and experienced Driver to provide support to CIP-Rwanda office.
The Position: The Driver will assist the project vehicles in Rwanda and handling various clerical tasks within the organization. The Driver will work very closely with staff to provide efficient support to them and organizational activities.
Key responsibilities:
- Normal pre-drive checks on official vehicles.
- Follow-up with garage on service of official vehicles.
- Cleanliness of official vehicles.
- Entry of mileage records in the logbook and send monthly records to the Finance and Admin Assistant.
- Driving of staff during field visits.
- Receiving and transporting CIP visitors.
- Ensure regular maintenance and servicing of project vehicles with reputable service providers.
- Report accidents or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with CIP driving policy in case of involvement in an accident.
- Running general office errands – bill payments, official document delivery etc.
- Any other tasks that may be assigned by supervisor.
Selection Criteria:
- Valid driver’s license.
- At least 2 years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record.
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
- Basic knowledge of car mechanics and ability to attend to minor repairs and maintenance of the vehicle in case of breakdown will be an advantage.
- Computer literate and conversant with the MS Office.
- Ability to adapt to different work situations and work in a team.
- Experience in driving 4x4 vehicles over long distances and on rough terrain.
- Willingness to spend considerable time working under field conditions in rural areas.
- Good written and oral communication skills with good command of English and Kinyarwanda language.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a high level of respect for confidentiality.
- Strong ability to co‐ordinate, prioritize and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure.
- Highly effective planning, organizational and multi‐tasking skills with a positive attitude.
Why should you consider this opportunity?
- CIP is a global and reputable international organization that has a strong, state-of-the-art R&D background.
- CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in root and tuber farming and food systems of the developing world.
- CIP is a member of the CGIAR, a global research partnership for a food secure future dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources.
What are we offering?
- Excellent working environment.
- Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
- Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
What are the conditions?
The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Rwandan nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for a one-year (with a 3-month probation period) possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding.
How to apply:
Visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with your references. Screening of applications will begin on March 31, 2021 and will continue until the post is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
This position WILL NOT have contact with children or vulnerable adults.
Learn more about CIP by accessing our web site at http://www.cipotato.org.
CIP is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.
CIP does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing or training). CIP also does not concern itself with information on applicants’ bank accounts.