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04/02/2016
The USAID-funded Africa Indoor Residual
Spraying (AIRS ) Project supports the
President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), as well as USAID Missions and Bureaus
with malaria programs outside the PMI focus countries, in planning and
implementing IRS programs with the ove
Spraying (AIRS ) Project supports the
President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), as well as USAID Missions and Bureaus
with malaria programs outside the PMI focus countries, in planning and
implementing IRS programs with the ove
rall goal of reducing the burden of
malaria in Africa by enhancing USAID’s ability to implement IRS programs on the
ground through cost-effective commodities procurement and logistics systems,
access to technical expertise, and implementation of IRS in countries affected
by malaria.
AIRS Rwanda seeks to recruit a Driver
for the project. Under the supervision of the Senior AIRS Rwanda Finance &
Administration Manager, the Driver operates and maintains project vehicles to
meet the transportation needs of the AIRS Rwanda Project.
for the project. Under the supervision of the Senior AIRS Rwanda Finance &
Administration Manager, the Driver operates and maintains project vehicles to
meet the transportation needs of the AIRS Rwanda Project.
Specific duties and
responsibilities include the following:
responsibilities include the following:
•
Drive
project, and project affiliated personnel to project sites within the base
location, and throughout the project implementation area for project
activities, including official site visits.
Drive
project, and project affiliated personnel to project sites within the base
location, and throughout the project implementation area for project
activities, including official site visits.
•
Transport
project equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites
Transport
project equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites
•
Maintain
up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage,
and trip logs.
Maintain
up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage,
and trip logs.
•
Observe
all company vehicle utilization policies, in country traffic laws.
Observe
all company vehicle utilization policies, in country traffic laws.
•
Maintain
project vehicle, including keeping accurate records, and following a schedule
of routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning.
Maintain
project vehicle, including keeping accurate records, and following a schedule
of routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning.
•
Ensure
the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water,
fuel, and tires, maps, and conducting safety and security inspection prior to
driving.
Ensure
the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water,
fuel, and tires, maps, and conducting safety and security inspection prior to
driving.
•
Perform
project routine business around the province, such as receiving and delivering
official project documentation to and from district office, general office
purchasing, and photocopying.
Perform
project routine business around the province, such as receiving and delivering
official project documentation to and from district office, general office
purchasing, and photocopying.
•
Purchase
of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other
project authorized items.
Purchase
of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other
project authorized items.
•
Perform
relevant general service activities such as collection of proforma, processing
customs duty clearances and tax exemptions, as directed.
Perform
relevant general service activities such as collection of proforma, processing
customs duty clearances and tax exemptions, as directed.
•
Make
arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as
requested by the project management.
Make
arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as
requested by the project management.
•
Regularly
check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other
correspondence, and perform other local errands.
Regularly
check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other
correspondence, and perform other local errands.
Qualification
requirements include the following:
requirements include the following:
•
Completion
of Secondary School is highly desirable.
Completion
of Secondary School is highly desirable.
•
Valid
Driver’s License.
Valid
Driver’s License.
•
At
least one (1) year of prior experience in commercial driving.
At
least one (1) year of prior experience in commercial driving.
•
Thorough
knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns.
Thorough
knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns.
•
Knowledge
of safety and security principles
Knowledge
of safety and security principles
•
Excellent
driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other
key areas of the country.
Excellent
driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other
key areas of the country.
•
Previous
work experience on a development project is desirable.
Previous
work experience on a development project is desirable.
•
Time
management skills
Time
management skills
•
The
ability to communicate in English.
The
ability to communicate in English.
How to
Apply:
Apply:
Candidates who meet the
above minimum requirements should submit application letter and detailed CV
with contact information (including telephone & email) indicating the Title
of the position they are applying for to irsprojectrwanda@gmail.com on or
before 4thFebruary 2016.
Canvassing or calling will lead to your automatic disqualification.
above minimum requirements should submit application letter and detailed CV
with contact information (including telephone & email) indicating the Title
of the position they are applying for to irsprojectrwanda@gmail.com on or
before 4thFebruary 2016.
Canvassing or calling will lead to your automatic disqualification.
Only short listed
candidates will be contacted
candidates will be contacted
“Abt
Associates is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified
women to apply for this Position”.
Associates is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages qualified
women to apply for this Position”.
