VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Health Poverty Action (HPA), is an INGO working in Rwanda since 1998, implementing projects on community health education, SRH, WASH, education and poverty reduction including job creation and economic empowerment programs. On a global level our work intends to work with the most marginalized and hard-to-reach in society.

Health Poverty Action has embarked on the project titled: Enhancing Women’s Economic Opportunities, Workplace Conditions, and Gender Equality in the tea sector in the Western Province of Rwanda. This initiative aims to provide work readiness training, entrepreneurship skills such as ‘Be Your Own Boss’ and ‘Work Ready Now’, and tea plucking training to increase the income of survivors of gender-based violence. The project will be implemented around three tea estates: Nyabihu, Rubaya, and Gisakura, located in Nyabihu, Ngororero, and Nyamasheke districts, respectively. Through safe and gainful employment, this project will increase and sustain the social reintegration of these survivors into their communities. The project also aims to improve the working conditions in five tea estates through gender equality activities.

Health Poverty Action is currently looking for experienced one Part time driver to support the existing staff during the project implementation:

One part-time driver

HPA is seeking a reliable and responsible Part-Time Driver to support our project by ensuring safe and timely transportation of project staff, materials, and documents. The driver will play a crucial role in facilitating the smooth operation of our project activities.

Reporting to: Finance and Administration Manager;

Contract duration: 1-year renewable;

Location: Kigali with frequent travels to the field

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all-inclusive):

Transportation:

• Safely transport project staff to and from various locations as required.
• Deliver and collect project-related materials, documents, and supplies.
• Ensure punctuality and adhere to the project’s transportation schedule.

Vehicle Maintenance:

• Regularly check and maintain the vehicle to ensure it is in good working condition.
• Schedule routine maintenance and repairs as needed.

Documentation:

• Maintain accurate records of travel, including mileage, fuel consumption, and any incidents.
• Ensure all necessary vehicle documents are up to date, including insurance and registration.

Communication:

• Maintain effective communication with project staff regarding transportation needs and schedules.
• Report any vehicle issues or incidents promptly to the Finance Assistant.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Proven experience as a driver, preferably in a project or NGO setting.
• Familiarity with the local area and routes.

Skills:

• Excellent driving skills
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

Interested Candidates should send a CV, 2 references, a letter of motivation, and a copy of the degree(s)/Certificate to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] OR to Country office, KG 19 Ave, 71, Kigali.

The deadline for submission of applications is the 11^th of August 2024, 4:30 pm Kigali time. Late applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Done at Kigali, on 5th August 2024

By Rwanda Country Office