JOB OPPORTUNITY
TRUCK OPERATOR (UNHCR PROJECT)
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2021-2025 seek to reach 2 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Resilience and Livelihoods, WASH and Health, Child Protection and Education.
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced Rwandan national for the role of Truck Operator joining an established and experienced team. This position will be based in Mahama Refugee Camp (Kirehe District) and reports to the WASH Project Manager.
Purpose of the position:
To contribute to the key objective of the project by ensuring safe transportation of sewerage & solid wastes and their final disposal to the dumping site, and the vehicles are maintained in a sound mechanical and clean condition.
The major responsibilities include:
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% of Time |
Activity |
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40% |
Transportation of sewerage & solid wastes from various communities and the indicated places with respect to the safety of the refugees. |
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30% |
To keep the vehicle safe and clean & conduct major daily/ regular checks to ensure the vehicle is in a sound mechanical condition. |
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10% |
Fill logbooks and other vehicle related forms regularly. |
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10% |
To make fuel and service requests on time to ensure the vehicle is serviced according to schedule. |
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10% |
Adhere to Child and Adult safeguarding policy, World Vision Rwanda Policies and code of conduct in refugee camps |
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical skills and Experience
- Should have an advanced level certificate or O ‘level’ certificate with TVET Professional Driving Certificate.
- Should have a category B & C driving permit, with experience in driving trucks with 10 Mt of capacity
- Should have 3 years of experience in the same field
- Knows local road rules and travel routes in Rwanda
- Should be fluent in English, Knowledge of French is an added advantage
- Should be computer literate (Microsoft Word and Excel)
Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Truck-Operator_R20501
If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 4th June 2023; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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