Driver at ForAfrika Rwanda

JOB VACANCY

Driver

📍 Location: Rwanda (Based in Kigali with extensive field travel)
🏢 Department: Shared Services
👤 Reports to: Shared Services Lead
🗓 Application Deadline: 16th January 2026

ABOUT FORAFRIKA

ForAfrika is an African-founded and African-led organization with over 40 years of impact across the continent. We work alongside communities through an integrated development continuum—saving lives, building resilience, and enabling long-term self-sufficiency through Humanitarian & Development programs and Social Enterprise initiatives.

In Rwanda, ForAfrika delivers integrated programming across:

• Education & Early Childhood Development (ECD)

• Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)

• Food Security & Livelihoods (FSL)

• Economic Empowerment (including VSLA digitalization)

• Health & Nutrition

Our work emphasizes locally led solutions, government alignment, and strong financial and compliance systems.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Driver provides safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for ForAfrika Rwanda staff, visitors, and materials. The role ensures proper care and maintenance of assigned vehicles, strict adherence to traffic laws and organizational policies, and logistical support to programme implementation across Rwanda.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Transportation Services (40%)

• Provide safe and timely transport for staff, visitors, and authorized personnel

• Transport goods, materials, equipment, and documents for program and office operations

• Plan efficient travel routes considering road conditions, traffic, safety, and fuel economy

• Support field visits across Rwanda, including airport transfers

• Assist passengers with loading and unloading

• Maintain professionalism, punctuality, and passenger comfort

2. Vehicle Maintenance & Care (25%)

• Conduct daily vehicle checks (fuel, oil, water, tyres, brakes, lights, etc.)

• Keep vehicle clean and presentable at all times

• Report mechanical issues and coordinate approved servicing and repairs

• Ensure valid insurance, road tax, and inspection certificates

• Maintain vehicle tools, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, and emergency equipment

• Secure vehicle in designated parking areas

3. Safety & Compliance (15%)

• Strictly adhere to Rwanda traffic laws and ForAfrika driving policies

• Enforce seatbelt use and vehicle safety standards

• Maintain valid driving license and vehicle documentation

• Immediately report accidents, incidents, or violations

• Follow security protocols during field travel

• Prohibit unauthorized passengers and non-official vehicle use

• Zero tolerance for alcohol or substance use while driving

4. Administrative Support (10%)

• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks (trips, mileage, fuel usage)

• Submit fuel receipts and maintenance invoices on time

• Complete trip request forms and obtain approvals

• Prepare monthly vehicle usage and maintenance reports

• Support office errands (banking, document delivery, post office)

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

5. Logistics Support (10%)

• Support procurement logistics (collect quotations, pick up supplies)

• Assist with loading, unloading, and handling of materials

• Support transport logistics for trainings, workshops, and events

• Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor

SUCCESS MEASURES (KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS)

• Zero accidents attributable to driver negligence

• 100% compliance with traffic laws and organizational policies

• Well-maintained vehicle with minimal breakdowns

• Timely completion of all trips with positive passenger feedback

• Accurate and timely submission of logbooks and reports

• Efficient fuel usage within acceptable limits

• Valid licenses and vehicle documents at all times

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Minimum Secondary School Certificate (O’Level)

• Valid Rwanda Driving License (Category B minimum; D/E preferred)

• Minimum 3 years of professional driving experience, preferably with NGOs or international organizations

• Clean driving record

• Strong knowledge of Rwanda road networks and traffic regulations

• Basic vehicle maintenance skills

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel extensively

• Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English; French is an advantage

Desirable

• Defensive driving certification

• First aid certification

• Experience driving 4x4 vehicles in rural terrain

• NGO or humanitarian sector experience

• Basic computer literacy

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

Safety consciousness • Reliability & punctuality • Integrity • Professionalism • Attention to detail • Patience • Teamwork • Adaptability • Customer service orientation • Confidentiality

TRAVEL & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Based in Kigali

• Regular travel within Rwanda (up to 70% field travel)

• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours as required

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

ForAfrika is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and codes of conduct. Background and reference checks are mandatory.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

ForAfrika is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified candidates should apply on or before 16th January 2026 via the link below:

🔗 Application Link:
https://forms.office.com/r/qev4sTcVHH

📌 Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.