The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Driver & Logistics Assistant Jobs Vacancy

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The
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, problem
solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific,
educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape
Town, So

uth Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania and Rwanda. The goal of the AIMS Next
Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres
of excellence across the continent by 2023.

Each
AIMS Centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
government and industry.  The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
If
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
opportunity as the…
Driver
& Logistics Assistant (TTP), Rwanda
The
Teacher Training Program (TTP) Rwanda is a five-year blended (face-to-face and
online) training Program seeking to enhance the capacity of secondary school
teachers (in-service and pre-service) in the teaching of mathematics, biology,
chemistry and physics with the use of information technologies as a key
component in teaching and learning.  In partnership with the Government of
Rwanda, the Rwanda education board (REB) and the University of Rwanda college
of education (UR-CE), the Program will equip teachers with skills, tools and
resources to implement the competency based curriculum (CBC) using the
Mathematics and Sciences for Sub-Saharan Africa (MS4SSA) approach adopted from
the World Bank.
As
the Driver & Logistics Assistant, you will provide timely and safe
transport services in an official car for program supplies, employees or any
person designated by the Program Manager TTP such as official visitors and
guests on the basis of an approved transport request, ensure maintenance of all
vehicles is carried out in a timely manner, ensure security of program
vehicles, immediately report any involvement of program or office vehicle(s) in
accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss or theft of vehicle
fittings, contribute to the completion of any required documentation related to
accident insurance claims, regularly check the condition of the entire vehicle,
including battery water levels, engine oil, automatic transmission fluid,
brakes and brake fluid, tires.
You
will also assist the Program Manager with administrative tasks such as drafting
of procurement requests and tracking purchases, trace the movements of purchase
orders to ensure timely delivery of goods, receive goods ordered against
deliveries and confirm that they are in order according to the local purchase
orders and the invoices, ensure quality and quantity of the delivered goods,
ensure that bills, invoices and deliveries are filed appropriately, ensure
prompt settlement of all bills for goods supplied, maintain an updated inventory
of Program assets ensuring their safe storage, monitor the consumption of
Program items and keep an updated list of those that needs to be replaced
Additionally,
you will be in charge of delivering and collecting mail to and from the post
office and any other locations.
This
is a full time opportunity based in Kigali, Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
  • Minimum
    of a secondary school education certificate is required, a Bachelor’s
    degree is an asset
  • At
    least five (5) years’ work experience as a driver and in logistics in
    Rwanda
  • Possess
    a valid driver’s license, with no major accidents in the past 5 years
  • Demonstrate
    knowledge of defensive driving, preferably with certification in the same
  • Experience
    or basic training in logistics management a desired advantage
  • Experience
    working in an NGO is an added advantage
  • Disciplined,
    punctual and patient to meet and/or exceed Program transport needs
  • Full
    knowledge of Kigali City and of Rwanda in general
  • Ability
    and write and read in English and Kinyarwanda. Knowledge of French and
    added advantage
  • Ability
    to transport passengers and or Program materials during regular working
    hours during weekdays and weekends
  • Ability
    to tolerate working hours outside the normal work schedule
Are
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Driver & Logistics Assistant TTP RWA” in the subject
line).  Applications will be accepted until February 2, 2018.
Should
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
AIMS-NEI
is an equal opportunity employer.
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