Vacancy Announcement: Driver/Messenger
BACKGROUND
The
Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American
volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development
needs. The three goals of the Peace Corps are:
Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American
volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development
needs. The three goals of the Peace Corps are:
- To help the people of interested countries
in meeting their needs for trained men and women; - To help promote a better
understanding of Americans on the part of peoples served; - To help promote a better
understanding of other people on the part of Americans.
The
Peace Corps currently operates in 74 countries, with over 8,000 American
volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
Peace Corps currently operates in 74 countries, with over 8,000 American
volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
Peace
Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for nearly 20
years before closing its offices in 1993. It reopened its program in 2008 and
Peace Corps Volunteers are currently working in two sectors (Education and
Community Health). We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team
player and self-starter with moral integrity to fill this vacancy.
Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for nearly 20
years before closing its offices in 1993. It reopened its program in 2008 and
Peace Corps Volunteers are currently working in two sectors (Education and
Community Health). We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team
player and self-starter with moral integrity to fill this vacancy.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under
the supervision of the Director of Management and Operations (DMO), but with
day to day coordination by the Assistant General Services Manager/Motorpool
Coordinator (AGSM/MC), the Driver/Messenger supports Peace Corps Rwanda in all
duties related to safe operation and preventative maintenance of the vehicle
fleet and performs various messenger services.
the supervision of the Director of Management and Operations (DMO), but with
day to day coordination by the Assistant General Services Manager/Motorpool
Coordinator (AGSM/MC), the Driver/Messenger supports Peace Corps Rwanda in all
duties related to safe operation and preventative maintenance of the vehicle
fleet and performs various messenger services.
Driver
Operate
a variety of vehicles safely for Peace Corps/Rwanda in accordance with Peace
Corps policies and procedures; ensure compliance with policies and procedures
by all passengers; provide transport to staff, Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) and
Volunteers (PCVs), and other authorized passengers throughout Rwanda; conduct
daily maintenance checks of vehicles (oil, fluids, tire pressure, service
schedule, engine, tire condition, lights, body condition of vehicle, etc.);
ensure daily cleaning of vehicles (interior and exterior); Advise AGSM/MC of
insurance renewal schedule for vehicles;
a variety of vehicles safely for Peace Corps/Rwanda in accordance with Peace
Corps policies and procedures; ensure compliance with policies and procedures
by all passengers; provide transport to staff, Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) and
Volunteers (PCVs), and other authorized passengers throughout Rwanda; conduct
daily maintenance checks of vehicles (oil, fluids, tire pressure, service
schedule, engine, tire condition, lights, body condition of vehicle, etc.);
ensure daily cleaning of vehicles (interior and exterior); Advise AGSM/MC of
insurance renewal schedule for vehicles;
Document
and report vehicle malfunctions and/ or accidents to the AGSM/MC; maintain
daily vehicle logs and filling reports, ensure waiver forms are stocked in
vehicles; ensure vehicle is in good condition and fully fueled daily; be
available for after-hour assignments and serve as duty driver on rotating basis
and all other tasks.
and report vehicle malfunctions and/ or accidents to the AGSM/MC; maintain
daily vehicle logs and filling reports, ensure waiver forms are stocked in
vehicles; ensure vehicle is in good condition and fully fueled daily; be
available for after-hour assignments and serve as duty driver on rotating basis
and all other tasks.
MESSENGER
Pick
up mail from Rwanda Post Office and/or US Embassy mailroom; Deliver and
retrieve correspondence to/from partner organizations; Obtain and deliver
supplies; Perform administrative tasks as requested, such as photocopying, data
entry, etc; Be knowledgeable of PC safety and security procedures; Handle
money; Source quotes and make micro purchases; and all other tasks asked.
up mail from Rwanda Post Office and/or US Embassy mailroom; Deliver and
retrieve correspondence to/from partner organizations; Obtain and deliver
supplies; Perform administrative tasks as requested, such as photocopying, data
entry, etc; Be knowledgeable of PC safety and security procedures; Handle
money; Source quotes and make micro purchases; and all other tasks asked.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of local traffic and US Mission rules and
regulations and locations of government and other offices and enterprises both
in Kigali and in the field. Working knowledge of computers and various computer
programs required. Basic mechanic and vehicle repair skills advantageous.
regulations and locations of government and other offices and enterprises both
in Kigali and in the field. Working knowledge of computers and various computer
programs required. Basic mechanic and vehicle repair skills advantageous.
Education:
High school or local equivalent is required. Valid driving license (Category B
and D) is a must.
High school or local equivalent is required. Valid driving license (Category B
and D) is a must.
Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years professional driving experience
either as a chauffeur or a driver in commerce, public transportation, or
similar.
either as a chauffeur or a driver in commerce, public transportation, or
similar.
Language Proficiency: Level
II (basic)-speaking, reading and writing in English is required. Level III
(good working knowledge) speaking in Kinyarwanda is required.
II (basic)-speaking, reading and writing in English is required. Level III
(good working knowledge) speaking in Kinyarwanda is required.
Abilities and Interpersonal Skills: Team-work spirit; flexibility;
punctuality; ability to learn quickly, to travel long distances out of town, to
work weekends and to work alone as needed.
punctuality; ability to learn quickly, to travel long distances out of town, to
work weekends and to work alone as needed.
Please
submit via email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@rw.peacecorps.gov
by January 26, 2015.
No phone calls or paper applications will be accepted. It is not necessary to
apply if you do not fulfill ALL of the above requirements. Only chosen
applicants will be contacted. The Peace Corps is an equal opportunity agency.
submit via email your CV and cover letter to recruitment@rw.peacecorps.gov
by January 26, 2015.
No phone calls or paper applications will be accepted. It is not necessary to
apply if you do not fulfill ALL of the above requirements. Only chosen
applicants will be contacted. The Peace Corps is an equal opportunity agency.
