RECRUITMENT OF THE PROJECT DRIVER: GABIRO AGRIBUSINESS HUB PROJECT, 5600/16,000 HA, LOCATED IN NYAGATARE DISTRICT.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR PROJECT DRIVER

1. Background

Gabiro Agribusiness Hub (GAH) Ltd Company is a fruit of a joint venture shaped between the Government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, majority shareholder with Netafim Ltd), an Israeli company that offers global leadership in the agricultural manufacturing industry. Both parties signed a Joint Venture-JV and Engineering Procurement and Construction-EPC agreements to initiate Gabiro commercial-oriented irrigation Project Phase I (5600/16000 Ha). The project shall be implemented at Karangazi sector, in the Nyagatare district. Phase II of the project shall follow upon the success of Phase I.

The project consists of setting up water infrastructures mainly a lined water canal for bulk water supply from Akagera river to multiple block units of arable land, main sedimentation tank of 120,000m3, construction of internal access and site connection roads, set up demonstration farms for both agriculture and dairy farming, set up community engagement platforms, community resettlement for the families living in command areas and construction of new electric power line. 30% of the total project area shall be allocated to the community use for both intensive livestock and agricultural production, while 70% shall be reserved for private agricultural investments. The project was analyzed to be both financially viable and technically feasible with positive economic outcomes.

In order to achieve its mission and objectives, GAH Ltd is looking for a driver to facilitate  transportation of the company’s staff members.

2. MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE CALL FOR PROJECT DRIVER

The main objective of a Driver is to facilitate transport of staff to their destinations in a safe and comfortable fashion.

3. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Project driver who will be assisting in movements of the company’s operations, and the responsibilities are as follows:

• Pick up company’s staff from the place and at the time they’ve requested;
• Monitor the physical status and condition of the vehicle under his/her responsibility and initiate requests for needed maintenance and repair when needed;
• Ability to remain calm in stressful driving situations (e.g. at rush hour);
• Maintains records of all trips as well as the consumption of fuel and other materials;
• Assist in the delivery of outgoing company documents; and
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

4. REQUIREMENTS

The Project Driver should have: 

• At least high school completion certificate
• A valid Class “B” driver’s licence
• At least 1 year of experience as a professional driver
• Knowledgeable in vehicle maintenance and minor repair
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A polite and professional disposition
• Must be below 30 years old

5. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

The Project Driver is expected to provide the following:

• Application letter addressed to the Acting Managing Director

• High School Certificate from accredited school
• Formal driving permit
• Personal Identity Card (ID)
• 2 colour passport photos
• Valid Criminal Record
• Curriculum Vitae with 3 reference persons and their contacts;
• Reference list of at least 1 position held and contact details of the employer

The interested applicants shall submit their application files by email at [email protected] no later

than 10^th September 2023, at 5:00 pm.

CONTRACT PERIOD

Open ended contract

END

Done at Kigali, September 1, 2023

Patient BYIRINGIRO

Acting Managing Director