Driver

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

1. Introduction

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe (PFTH) is an Umbrella of Rwandan Civil Society Organizations aiming at the advancement of women’s status, peace, and development. It was established in October 1992, and currently represents 53 member organizations within the country.  The mission of Pro-Femmes/Twese Hamwe is to eradicate all forms of discrimination towards women, to promote their socio-economic-political and legal status, and to enhance the institutional and organizational capacities of its member organizations through the promotion of sustainable human development approach based on gender equality and a culture of peace, justice, and human rights.

To achieve her mission promoting the social-economic status of women and girls, in partnership with CARE International in Rwanda, PFTH is implementing the 5 years’ project (2020-2024) titled “Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWEP III)”. The overall goal of the project is: ’By 2025, 170,400 poor and vulnerable women and girls in 8 districts in the Southern Province of Rwanda are economically, politically and socially empowered and exercise their rights’.

PFTH will focus on the following outcome and outputs contributing to achieving the project goal:

Outcome 1: Strengthened civil society working on women and girl’s empowerment and gender equality, including a strong women’s voice

Output 1.1: Improved capacity (in leadership, strategic management, financial management, governance, service delivery, advocacy, sustainability, legitimacy, transparency, and accountability) of the national civil society platform umbrella and CSO members working on gender equality and women and girls’ empowerment

Output 1.2: Increased evidence-based advocacy conducted by CSOs working on gender equality and women and girls’ empowerment

Output 1.3: CSOs lobby to improve their enabling environment  

Output 1.4: Improved women and girls’ voice and participation in decision-making processes by (local) government

It is in this regard that PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position of DRIVER

Duty station: Southern Province (district to be determined)

Type of the contract: One-year, Renewable

1. Job purpose statement

Under the supervision of the field supervisor, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The Driver provides driving services to the project personnel.

1. Key responsibilities

3.1 Contribute to effective program implementation

 To contribute towards the effective program implementation and steady accomplishment of PFTH’s objectives:

Subtasks:

• To provide secured and timely driving services to project staff
• Ensure proper maintenance and service of the assigned vehicle is taken place and report to a supervisor in time.
• Driving office vehicles for transportation of authorized personnel;
• Delivery and collection of mail, documents, and other items
• Follow established rules and regulations and policies on vehicle usage.
• Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill the Log Book properly
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs;
• Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans.
• Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs;
• Arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents and supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, first aid kit, necessary spare parts;
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Carry out any other duties as requested by the Management

Additional general responsibilities

• Be proactive in ensuring that PFTH’s core values, code of conduct, and principles of gender equity and diversity are upheld throughout the area of responsibility and provide leadership to others
• Take responsibility for ensuring personal safety and security; giving due care and consideration to the impact of personal decisions on the safety and security of others
• Take responsibility for personal performance, be accountable for own actions and decisions and be answerable for resulting consequences
• Frequently brief and consult with the logistics officer to mitigate any risks associated with the project implementation
• Carry out other duties as requested by the supervisor
• Provide additional support to the Project Management team as required.

1. Important relationships

Internal

• Collaboration with other project staff is required
• Liaise with other colleagues with similar position/responsibilities in other PFTH’s projects in order to stay aware of the latest developments in her/his area of work
• Maintain strong links with other colleagues in general services/operations departments, in the project area and elsewhere

 External:

• Maintaining strong links with project partners

1. Requirements for the role

 Educational qualifications:

• Having completed at least secondary school education.
• Hold a Rwandan driving license with at least category B

Experience required

• Demonstrated a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience. Previous work with civil society organizations/NGOs is highly desirable

• Experience with light office duties such as filing and photocopying is an added advantage.

Technical skills:

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Strong communication skills in Kinyarwanda and basic communication (verbal & written) skills in English/French required
• Excellent knowledge of security and safety basic procedures and practices;

Competencies:

• Ability to inspire and develop Others
• Demonstrate integrity by modeling the PFTH values and ethical standards;
• Ability to contribute to team building and learning environment.
• Able to work under pressure

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should address their application enclosed with a cover letter, Curriculum vitae, academic documents, and other certificates to the Chairperson of PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE and delivered in a single PDF document to PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE’s e-mail “recruitment@profemmes.org”  not later than 08th May 2020 at 4:00 pm. PFTH is an equal opportunity employer and Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

PRO-FEMMES/TWESE HAMWE head office is located next to Gahanga Sector Offices, Kicukiro district, City of Kigali.

N.B:

• The subject of the e-mail should be mentioned “Application for the position of the DRIVER”
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a written test.

Done on 22^nd April 2020

Emma Marie BUGINGO

Executive Director 

Pro-Femmes/ Twese Hamwe