Water For People (WFP) is a global nonprofit working across nine countries, bringing together communities, local entrepreneurs, and governments to build and maintain water and sanitation services that will last. We have a sustainable solution to end the global water and sanitation crisis, and our employees across the world help drive this solution.
Vacancy Announcement: Driver position
Job Title: Driver (Gisagara WASH Program)
Department: Finance and Administration
Reports to: Procurement and Logistics Officer
Duty station: Gisagara District
Supervisor Duties:
Background
Water For People is an international non-governmental organization (NGO) that works with people and partners to develop innovative and long-lasting solutions to the water, sanitation, and hygiene problems in developing countries. The organization strives to continually improve, experiment with promising new ideas, and leverage resources to multiply its impact. Water For People is currently operating in 9 countries including Rwanda where the organization is supporting WASH in the districts of Rulindo, Kicukiro, Gicumbi, Karongi and Gisagara. Ten more districts are supported under the USAID-funded Isoko y’Ubuzima Project.
Job Summary
As a crucial member of the Gisagara WASH Program team, the Driver plays a pivotal role in facilitating the seamless execution of Water For People's annual work plan in the region. Tasked with the safe and efficient transportation of personnel, equipment, and materials, the Driver ensures timely delivery and support for program activities. Operating within the framework of Water For People's management structure in Rwanda, the Driver reports directly to the Procurement and Logistics Officer, contributing to the overall success of the program by enabling smooth logistical operations.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION, TECHNICAL SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
KEY BEHAVIORS & ABILITIES:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This role will require traveling to the areas of Water For People’s operations and other parts of the country to execute her/his responsibilities.
EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:
Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Salary Range:
Rwanda's expected annual gross salary range is RWF 4,123,630 to RWF 6,590,324.
The actual salary will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors.
Benefits:
Benefits are one of the ways we encourage healthy living for you and your family. Our generous package includes medical and life insurance, annual leave allocation equal to one month of salary, and other benefits in accordance with the Rwanda labour law.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you are both qualified and Water For People interests you, please visit our Career Center and apply with a cover letter to the Country Director- Water For People in Rwanda, along with a curriculum vitae (resume), academic certificates (High school diploma), auto- mechanic certificate and other relevant professional work experience certificates. Please also attach both your Driving license and Identification Card (ID)/ passport. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis; with the deadline of 8 th April 2024, 5:00 pm, Rwanda time.
Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace. During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.
Water For People is committed to protecting children encountered during our work and by our employees, preventing sexual abuse and exploitation of all individuals with a particular focus on women and children and other marginalized communities in the performance of our work, preventing human trafficking in the performance of our work and in our supply chain and to having a drug-free workplace. During the recruitment processes, additional documentation will be requested to comply with our policies and in accordance with the legal requirements in your country of residency, this includes a background check. If you apply for employment, we want you to be aware of our recruitment, selection and hiring processes including important policies regarding employee conduct.
Wat]er For People is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to creating a culture of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Water for people strives to create and maintain a level of diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Achieving this—regardless of race, ethnicity, ancestry, tribal affiliation, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, disability, socioeconomic class, educational attainment, Parental status, genetic information, political affiliation or other social identities is critical to our ability to have a world where every person has access to reliable and safe water and sanitation services.
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Done at Kigali, on March 25, 2024
Eugene Dusingizumuremyi
Country Director