PROJECT: FEWS NET RWANDA
Background
The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) is the world´s premier provider of high quality food security analysis and early warning. Created in response to the 1984 famines in East and West Africa, this $200 million, five-year activity (2012-2016) aims to collaborate with international, regional, and national partners to provide timely and rigorous early warning and analysis of potential, emerging, and/or evolving food security issues in order to inform appropriate humanitarian response. The project currently covers 31 countries, with plans to expand over the coming five-year phase.
To facilitate the implementation of its activities, FEWS NET Rwanda wishes to recruit one qualified and well experienced driver.
Position description/Scope of Work:
This is a support position. The main responsibilities are providing administrative support to the project; perform all driving and vehicle maintenance responsibilities for the project.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Performs all project deliveries and pick-ups
• Maintains vehicle mileage and fuel log books
• Responsible for overall maintenance and repair of vehicles
• Performs all other necessary driving duties
• Conducts banking including cash deposits/withdrawals, account inquiries and documentation requests
• Delivers payment to vendors
• Collects commodity quotations
• Purchases office supplies and maintains records of purchases
• Assists with photocopying, scanning, filing and report binding
• Responsible for general maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle
• Makes appointments, travel and hotel bookings and logistical arrangements
• Performs other administrative tasks assigned by supervisor to ensure efficient and smooth support to the project
JOB qualifications and requirements
• Preferably, A2 auto mechanics or related studies;
• At least 1 year´s practical relevant working experience with NGOs is an added value;
• Valid driving license class B;
• Mechanical skills Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Availability for overtime work and field travel;
• Language: Good understanding of English, French knowledge is an advantage;
• Good physical health is required;
• Be a resident of Kigali.
The driver will work under the supervision of the National Technical Manager or his/her designate.
Interested candidates for the above positions should provide below documents:
• Formal job application letter addressed to Country Representative, FEWS NET Rwanda, P.O Box 782 Kigali Rwanda hand delivered to FEWS NET Rwanda Country office Reception at Kimihurura, behind Parliament building near Hotel Select.
• Current CV and copies of degrees or certificates, copy of valid driving license stated above,
• Letters from previous employers,
• Recent performance appraisal,
• 2 professional referees and 1 personal referee with contact details.
Or electronically to
dchizelema@fews.net; and copy lmushaka@fews.net
Closing date of submission of application (s) is August 1st, 2012.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for a test. All applications materials will not be returned.
Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. FEWS NET is committed to an environment free form any kind of child abuse.
