Department: Shared Services
Reports To: Shared Services Lead
Location: Rwanda
About ForAfrika Rwanda
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African-founded and led organization with 40+ years of impact across the continent.
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Works in humanitarian & development, social enterprise, and economic empowerment.
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Focuses on locally-led solutions, government alignment, and financial stewardship.
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In Rwanda, interventions cover:
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Education / Early Childhood Development (ECD)
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WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
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Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL)
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Health & Nutrition
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Economic Empowerment (VSLA digitalization)
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Position Summary
The Driver provides safe, reliable transportation for staff, visitors, and materials, ensures vehicle maintenance, follows traffic regulations, and supports field logistics to make operations effective.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
1. Transportation Services (40%)
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Drive staff, visitors, and authorized personnel safely to locations.
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Transport goods, materials, and documents as required.
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Plan efficient travel routes considering traffic and fuel economy.
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Support field visits across Rwanda.
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Assist with luggage/materials loading and ensure passenger comfort.
2. Vehicle Maintenance & Care (25%)
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Conduct daily inspections (fuel, oil, water, tyres, brakes, lights).
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Maintain clean vehicle interior & exterior.
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Report mechanical issues promptly and coordinate servicing.
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Ensure insurance, road tax, and inspection certificates are valid.
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Keep emergency equipment (first aid kit, fire extinguisher) ready.
3. Safety & Compliance (15%)
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Follow Rwanda traffic laws & organizational policies.
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Ensure passengers follow safety protocols.
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Keep valid driving license & vehicle documents.
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Report accidents or traffic violations immediately.
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Avoid unauthorized passengers; abstain from substances affecting driving.
4. Administrative Support (10%)
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Maintain vehicle logbook for trips, mileage, fuel.
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Submit receipts, maintenance invoices, and reports timely.
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Assist with office errands (bank, post office, document delivery).
5. Logistics Support (10%)
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Support procurement by collecting quotations, supplies, and delivering materials.
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Assist with loading/unloading of programme materials.
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Help organize transport for workshops, trainings, and events.
Success Measures / KPIs
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Zero accidents due to driver negligence.
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Full compliance with traffic laws & policies.
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Vehicle maintained in good condition.
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All trips completed on time with positive feedback.
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Accurate logbook & documentation.
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Efficient fuel usage.
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Timely reporting of issues or incidents.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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Minimum O’Level certificate; vocational training advantageous.
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Valid Rwanda driving license (B minimum; D/E preferred).
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3+ years professional driving, preferably with NGOs.
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Clean driving record, knowledge of Rwanda roads.
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Basic vehicle maintenance skills.
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Flexible for early mornings, evenings, weekends.
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Communication: English + Kinyarwanda (French advantageous).
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Physically fit for loading/unloading and long-distance travel.
Desirable:
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Defensive/advanced driving & first aid certification.
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Experience with 4x4 vehicles, rural terrain.
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NGO/humanitarian experience.
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Basic computer literacy.
Behavioral Competencies
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Safety consciousness, reliability, punctuality
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Integrity, attention to detail, professionalism
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Patience, composure, teamwork, adaptability
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Customer service orientation, confidentiality
Travel & Work Environment
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Based in Kigali; up to 70% travel across Rwanda.
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May require work outside normal hours.
Safeguarding Commitment
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Protects rights and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
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Staff must follow safeguarding policies and undergo background checks.
Equal Opportunity
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Open to all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or other protected status.
Application Process
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Apply online by 16th January 2026.
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Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Link:
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