Soma Umenye ,Driver Jobs in Rwanda

Project
Summary
Soma
Umenye
 will
work to improve reading outcomes in Kinyarwanda for at least 1 million children
in public and government-aided schools in Rwanda by the end of Grade 3.
Specifically, Soma Umenye will target all children in Grades
1-3 attending public and government-aided schools nationwide and ensure that at
least 70 percent of students are able to read grade-level text with fluency and
comprehension by the end of Grade 3.

Principal
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Drive
    assigned project vehicle daily, as assigned and/or preapproved by
    supervisor; including on scheduled field trips, project-related trips
    within Kigali and other cities, and other driving assignments as required.
  • Ensure
    cleanliness of assigned vehicle.
  • Check
    assigned vehicle weekly to ensure that it is operational and safe to
    drive. On a weekly basis, check the oil, radiator, fan belt, brake fluid,
    wipers, tires, lights, and signals.
  • Initiate
    and supervise any repairs or maintenance required on assigned vehicles,
    with supervisor’s approval.
  • Initiate
    and supervise routine periodic maintenance of assigned project vehicles,
    including oil and filter changes, tune-ups, and professional cleaning by
    high-pressure hose based on the manufacturer’s instructions on optimum
    maintenance requirements.
  • Fulfill
    project reporting requirements and maintain records; including vehicle
    logs, vehicle routing, and vehicle condition.
  • Ensure
    passenger safety by obeying traffic laws, driving carefully, and ensuring
    each person in the vehicle wears a seatbelt.
  • Other
    duties as assigned.
Job
Qualifications
  • English
    literacy and numeracy required.
  • Minimum
    of two (2) years of chauffer or project driving experience required;
    experience working for a U.S. company or NGO in Rwanda preferred.
  • Valid
    Rwandan driver’s license and good driving record required.
  • Defensive
    driving or similar course completion beneficial.
  • Understanding
    of auto mechanics required; certification in mechanics or automobile
    maintenance preferred.
  • Must
    be in good physical health.
  • Availability
    for overtime work and field travel required.
  • Excellent
    interpersonal and communications skills.
  • Demonstrated
    leadership, versatility, and integrity.
  • Written
    and spoken proficiency in English and French required.
Location
of Assignment
The
location of assignment is Kigali, Rwanda with intermittent travel throughout
the country.
Supervision
The
Driver will report directly to the Motor Pool Coordinator, or his/her designee.
To
learn more about Chemonics, please visit www.chemonics.com.

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