Project Driver

Job Description:

Provision of driver/ transport assistant services to the Programme team.

Responsibilities:

• Routine check-up of the vehicles; routine check-up to include but not limited to oil, brake function, water, lights & tire condition and the like
• Strictly observe Traffic Rules and Regulation and maximum speed limit as prescribed by the laws of Rwanda
• Maintain assigned vehicles; always keep clean and in good condition, necessary maintenance such as washing and /or cleaning and servicing of assigned vehicles shall be done and scheduled properly for the convenience
• During the waiting time either inside or outside of the company's premises, the driver shall always stop the engine and electric power of assigned vehicles to save consumption of fuel
• Drive the company vehicles safely and comfortably and must exercise defensive driving while on the road to prevent accident. Reckless driving shall be sufficient ground for driver's recall and consequently be a cause of termination
• The driver shall observe strictly the company rules and regulation, policies and directives and instruction of the Company
• Assist in monitoring vehicle movements to ensure that company vehicles are properly assigned, routes logged and driver time accounted for and that at closing time for regular working hours, all vehicles are parked at the designated parking area
• It is the sole responsibility of the driver to monitor expiration and renewal of his driver's license, PMO and Insurance without causing any inconvenience to the client or the company schedule
• Fuel and necessary expenses for the maintenance shall be at the account of the company
• Any other duties as required by your supervisor.

Note: This job description reflects the present requirements of the post.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and be subject to amendment in consultation with the post holder and line manager.

Candidate Specification:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license (Category B)
• Previous commercial driving experience, or have graduated from an accredited commercial driving school.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform simple mathematical calculations.
• Mental ability to handle receipts; read maps, road signs, maintain journey log etc.
• Working knowledge of vehicle safety and control systems.
• Demonstrable defensive driving experience
• Basic routine maintenance and road handling skills
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to be proactive, responsive and flexible to changing requirements of the project
• Willingness to be flexible and contribute to the company in other duties as required.

Background:

Cambridge Education has been awarded the FCDO funded Learning and Inclusion for Transformation (LIFT) programme, a 6-year programme (Nov 2024 - Jun 2030). LIFT is the FCDO’s new bilateral education programme in Rwanda, building on components of the previous Learning for All (LFA) programme (2015-2023). The LFA programme worked to improve learning outcomes in English and Mathematics in all government and government-aided schools in Rwanda, with a special focus on girls and including children with special educational needs.LIFT has been designed to build upon this work by continuing to focus on foundational learning outcomes in English and Mathematics, with an even stronger focus on girls’ education and inclusive education. It will work to reduce school drop-out and improve transition to lower secondary or other learning pathways, particularly for girls and children with disabilities. The programme is made up of 3 main components:

• Component 1 will focus on improving learning outcomes in English and Math and providing technical assistance to the Government of Rwanda to strengthen capacity and the policy environment for improved foundational learning.
• Component 3 will focus on managing an innovation fund for out-of-school girls using a test-learn-adapt approach.
• Component 5 will focus on technical assistance and advocacy to the government around foundational learning and out-of-school girls, to ensure approaches are scaled and evidence from the programme feeds into policy and programming in the sector.

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