CONTRACT PROPOSED
Status: Local Agent grade V
Place: European Union Delegation in
Kigali – Rwanda
Kigali – Rwanda
Type of contract: Indefinite contract
with a probationary period of 3 months.
with a probationary period of 3 months.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
To drive and maintain the vehicles of
the EU Delegation in top condition, as directed by the Head of Delegation o
the EU Delegation in top condition, as directed by the Head of Delegation o
r
the Head of Administration; to assist in the Administrative Section where required.
SECTION CRITERIA
The candidate will be selected
according to the following criteria. He/she should, in the letter of
application, explain how he/she meets these selection criteria:
according to the following criteria. He/she should, in the letter of
application, explain how he/she meets these selection criteria:
- Experience
in a similar role, including excellent driving record, and ability to
drive defensively, carefully and smoothly. The Delegation places great
importance on safety in driving, consideration for traffic rules and speed
limits, and for safety of passengers and pedestrians, and of other
vehicles on the road. - Excellent
knowledge of the roads and geography of Kigali and Rwanda, and to some
extent, of neighbouring countries. - Ability
to plan routes, read maps, research locations, use GPS equipment and
vehicle radio equipment, and follow directions. - Proven
client service skills including the ability to deal with a wide range of
clients, namely, Delegation staff and visiting EU officials. - Good
communication skills in English and French, as well as Kinyarwanda. - Good
organisational skills, and the ability to take direction, respond to
challenges and meet deadlines. Punctuality will be a key consideration. - Ability
to learn new tasks quickly. - Ability
to use standard office computer systems and other office equipment. - Good
interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively as part of
a team and build effective working relationships within the Delegation,
with other embassies, government ministries and business. Display a
professional level of smartness, dress sense and decorum consistent with
an employee of a diplomatic organisation. - Willingness
to work outside of normal office hours of the Delegation. - An
understanding of ethical work practices, information privacy,
confidentiality and security principles. Conformity with the Code on
Ethics and Professional Conduct of the EU is required.
DRIVER JOB DESCRIPTION
- Drive
Delegation vehicles safely, skillfully, respecting Rwanda traffic rules. - Drive
Delegation staff to/from official appointments. - Perform
duties of driver in a courteous and professional manner, being mindful at
all times of security issues and road conditions. - Develop
and maintain good knowledge of location of offices, buildings and other
sites visited by Delegation staff in Kigali and throughout Rwanda. - Plan
and research driving routes and destinations to ensure timely arrival at
specified destinations. - Collect
and deliver invitations, letters, goods, packages, etc. as directed. - Maintain
vehicle log books. - Have
basic knowledge of vehicle mechanics. - Maintain
official vehicle in clean and road-worthy condition. - Ensure
that daily safety and cleanliness checks of vehicles are undertaken. - Ensure
the security of Delegation vehicles when outside Delegation premises. - Assist
with general administrative tasks when required, relating to Delegation
staff, property and management, as directed by the Head of Administration. - Liaise
with local authorities and other contacts in following up on matters
related to the Delegation’s administration, including customs clearance
and vehicle registration. - Assist
with representational activities of the Delegation (receptions, meetings,
dinners). - Other
duties as directed.
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING
- The
candidate must have a clean driving license (no traffic infringements), at
least a secondary school education, and a minimum of five years of
relevant driving experience (after issue of driving licence). - Must
be able to communicate fluently in English and Kinyarwanda, and French.
CHARACTER REFERENCES
Applications should include, other than
CV and motivation letter, two character references from previous employers
where employed as a driver. References should show evidence of discretion,
honesty, punctuality, and a developed sense of responsibility, as well as
ability to show time flexibility in performing duties.
CV and motivation letter, two character references from previous employers
where employed as a driver. References should show evidence of discretion,
honesty, punctuality, and a developed sense of responsibility, as well as
ability to show time flexibility in performing duties.
Please note that suitability for these
positions will be judged against the Selection Criteria and that applications
that fail to address the Selection Criteria and/or fail to include referee
details will not be considered.
positions will be judged against the Selection Criteria and that applications
that fail to address the Selection Criteria and/or fail to include referee
details will not be considered.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Candidates must have the right to live
and work in Rwanda.
and work in Rwanda.
Interested candidates are invited to
submit their candidature with their CV, two character references and a letter
of motivation to the Head of Administration.
submit their candidature with their CV, two character references and a letter
of motivation to the Head of Administration.
DEADLINE FOR DEPOSIT OF CANDIDATURES: Thursday
16 April 2015 12:00
16 April 2015 12:00
Either by sealed envelope:
European Union Delegation to Rwanda,
1807 boulevard de l’Umuganda, B.P. 515 KIGALI
1807 boulevard de l’Umuganda, B.P. 515 KIGALI
(date as per
postmark)
postmark)
(Copies
of diplomas are not necessary to be enclosed. They would need to be presented
at a later stage, upon request.)
of diplomas are not necessary to be enclosed. They would need to be presented
at a later stage, upon request.)