U.S. PEACE CORPS RWANDA
The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development needs. The Peace Corps has programs in 65 countries with approximately 7,000 American volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
Personal Services Contract Opportunity: Driver/Messenger
Full Time Position, Minimum Work Week 48 Hours
Basic Salary Range: 9,971,702 RWF to 16,951,885 per annum negotiable based on salary history and experience.
Applications closing date: January 3, 2025
BACKGROUND
The Peace Corps is an independent U.S. Government agency that sends American volunteers around the world to aid countries to fulfill their development needs. The Peace Corps has programs in 65 countries with approximately 7,000 American volunteers of all ages and backgrounds.
The three goals of the Peace Corps are:
- To help the people of interested countries in meeting their needs for trained men and women;
- To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of peoples served;
- To help promote a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans.
Peace Corps originally opened its program in Rwanda in 1974, working for 20 years before closing its offices in 1994. It reopened its program in 2008 and Peace Corps Volunteers currently work in Health and TEFL Education, responding directly to the Government of Rwanda’s priorities. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is a team player and self-starter with moral integrity and a spirit of continuous improvement to fill this vacancy.
BASIC FUNCTION
Under the Limited Supervision of the Assistant General Services Manager/Motorpool Coordinator (AGSM/MC), the Driver/Messenger supports PC/Rwanda in all duties related to safe operation and preventative maintenance of the vehicle fleet and performs messenger services.
The Driver is based in Kigali. S/He will also be expected to attend in-country and out-of-country training for ongoing staff development. Peace Corps will provide support for any travel away from Kigali as established by post regulations.
The driver will be provided with her/his own working space as well as a personal computer for her/his use and will be expected to have a working knowledge of basic Microsoft Office programs.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Driver
- Operate a variety of vehicles for Peace Corps/Rwanda in accordance with Peace Corps policies and procedures; ensure compliance with policies and procedures by all passengers;
- Provide transport to staff, Peace Corps Trainees (PCTs) and Volunteers (PCVs), and other authorized passengers throughout Rwanda;
- Conduct daily maintenance checks of vehicles (oil, fluids, tire pressure, service schedule, engine, tire condition, lights, body condition of vehicle, etc.)
- Ensure daily cleaning of vehicles (interior and exterior);
- Advise AGSM/MC of insurance renewal schedule for vehicles;
- Document and report vehicle malfunctions and/or accidents to the AGSM/MC;
- Maintain daily vehicle logs and filling reports, ensure waiver forms are stocked in vehicles;
- Ensure vehicle is in good condition and fully fueled daily;
- Perform routine maintenance of vehicles, including change of fuel filters as necessary.
- Available for after-hours assignments and serve as duty driver on rotating basis.
Messenger
- Pick up mail from Rwanda Post Office and/or US Embassy mailroom;
- Sort and ensure delivery of PCT/PCV mail on regular mail runs and staff visits;
- Deliver and retrieve correspondence to/from partner organizations;
- Obtain and deliver supplies;
- Perform administrative tasks as requested, such as photocopying, data entry, etc;
- Perform errands as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge: Knowledge of local traffic regulations, locations of government and other offices and enterprises both in Kigali and in the field, as well as Mission residences in Kigali. Working knowledge of computers (MS Excel, outlook and Word). Basic mechanic and vehicle repair skills.
Education: Minimum High school or local equivalent is required. Valid driving license (Category B and D). Basic Mechanical Diploma/Certificate is required
Prior Work Experience: Minimum of five (5) years professional driving experience either as a chauffeur or a driver in commerce, public transportation, or similar backgrounds.
Language Proficiency: Level II (basic) speaking, reading and writing in English. Level III (good working knowledge); Speaking in Kinyarwanda.
Abilities and Interpersonal Skills: Team-work spirit; flexibility; punctuality; ability to learn quickly, travel long distances out of town, work weekends as well as working independently.
APPLICANT INSTRUCTIONS
Interested candidates must submit via email ONLY
- CV/Resume
- Cover letter
- Within the cover letter state whether or not you have ever served Peace Corps as a Trainee or Volunteer (including Response), or as a staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN), and if so, identify the position location, position type, title, and starting and ending dates.
Email the above to via the apply button below by January 3, 2025
The title of the position should be clearly marked in the subject line of the email message.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Position Statements:
- The anticipated contract will be for a base period, with up to four option periods, exercisable at the unilateral option of the Peace Corps based on satisfactory performance, continued need for the position, and availability of funds.
- The position is subject to the availability of funds, reference checks, background check
- and that Peace Corps reserves the right to not award a contract based on the announcement, should it so desire
- One or more positions may be filled from the announcement.
- Peace Corps reserves the right to not evaluate or to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that has a history of poor past performance or conduct as a Peace Corps Trainee, Volunteer, or staff member (USDH, PSC, or FSN).
- Peace Corps reserves the right to withhold an offer of a personal services contract to an individual that is a relative or household member of a current Peace Corps staff member.
- Individuals who have current or prior connections with intelligence activities or agencies through employment, related work, or even family relations may be ineligible for a personal services contract.
- Individual will be required to follow any workplace health and/or safety rules indicated for their position – including complying with any medical and/or training requirements specified for their position in accordance with public health and/or occupational health or safety policies.
- Peace Corps will not discriminate against an applicant because of that person’s race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older, except when the applicant is beyond the mandatory retirement age in the country of assignment), disability, or genetic information.
- Individual may be asked to complete one or more temporary duty assignments at other Peace Corps posts, transfer to another Peace Corps post, or to complete a detail with another USG Agency, a Peace Corps Headquarters office, or with a post other than the post of assignment. As part of an approved detail, the individual may be requested to perform work that may be specifically in line with or may add to the duties stated in the contract.
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