About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for more information.
About the Role
Looking for a person with hands-on experience in Automobile Mechanics who will mainly be responsible for transport administration, data management, and vehicle maintenance.
Responsibilities
Administration and Data management work
- Collect and record weekly Tubura fleet-related data
- Prepare necessary documents for vendor payments (taxis and others )
- Ensure vehicles are equipped with standardized safety equipment
- Work with the transport manager on different transport projects.
- Work with drivers to solve unplanned mechanical issues and any others related to vehicles that need immediate attention.
- Sit in for the Transport Manager’s absence
Vehicle Maintenance
- Ensure Weekly maintenance checks happening, being tracked and actions taken.
- Work with the maintenance company in the process of vehicle repair, being the main approver of any necessary spare replacement.
- Advise the necessary maintenance
Driving
- Occasionally drive Tubura vehicles assigned by the transport manager
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
- 1year experience working in a Garage as a mechanic
- Have a certificate in Automotive Mechanics or a related field
- Knowledge of google applications especially, Email, Google sheets, and doc.
- Data management skills
- Maintain a valid driver’s license with class B and D
- Communication in written and spoken English with fluency in Kinyarwanda.
Preferred Start Date
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, start dates can vary significantly by role. We are adapting rapidly to Covid-19 and most of our team is now working remotely. Given the changing environment, we will appreciate your flexibility in confirming a start date.
Job Location
Rubengera, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda.
Application Deadline
06 July 2021
One Acre Fund never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process. Official One Acre Fund emails will always arrive from an @oneacrefund.org address. Please report any suspicious communication here (globalhotline@oneacrefund.org), but do not send applications or application materials to this email address.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and anti-racism are deeply connected to our organization’s mission and purpose. One Acre Fund aspires to build a culture where all staff feels consistently valued, represented, and connected – so that our team can thrive as professionals, and achieve exceptional impact for the farmers we serve.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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