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.

 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;

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

Expedith MUSENGIYAREMYE

Rwanda Office Coordination and Great Lakes Regional Monitoring and Evaluation Officer.

Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Belgium