Driver

Job Description

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute providing research, development, and technical services to government and commercial clients worldwide. The Food Security and Agriculture division within the International Development Group is implementing the USAID-funded Feed the Future Kungahara Wagura Amasoko in Rwanda. Kungahara Wagura Amasoko is a five-year program that will work with and through the Government of Rwanda (GOR) to inclusively and sustainably boost economic growth by increasing the export of high-value agricultural products.

Job Summary: (Summarize in a paragraph)

Under the general supervision of the Procurement/Logistics Specialist, drive, maintain, and manage the project vehicle(s) for the USAID-funded Feed the Future Kungahara Wagura Amasoko.

• Driving RTI vehicle as may be assigned by the Procurement/Logistics Specialist: Drive assigned means of transport for the transport of authorized Clients, visitors, goods, messages, mail, etc.
• Collect and deliver goods, mail, documents, and other items.
• Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Read and understand specific vehicle/vessel operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle.
• Obey traffic rules and Road Signs, Negotiate, liaise, and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle/vessel movements.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Produce weekly records of mileage traveled and tonnage moved.
• Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the appropriate personnel.

• 1 year of driving work experience and a high school certificate.

Skills & Abilities

Skills and abilities required to perform the essential job duties of this job are listed below. An addendum that clarifies additional skills and abilities for incumbents in this job may be used in addition to this description

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs. Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• Trustworthy, high sense of responsibility, alertness; physical fitness on duty, emotional stability, neat and courteous.
• Good knowledge of theProject Kungahara Wagura Amasoko areas and the current conditions of roads and highways.
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to fluently communicate in both verbally and written language(s) applicable to project requirements.

Physical/Mental Demands

Physical and mental demands of this role include those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, as outlined above. Examples include: remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time; operating

Note:The candidates who are available to start immediately are encouraged to apply.

Deadline: March 25, 2024, at 05:30 PM

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