Project or context description

Expertise France opened its Country Office in February 2026 and has established a Project Support Unit composed of HR, Finance, Procurement, and Logistics departments, dedicated to supporting the operational delivery of a portfolio of 11 projects.

In this context, Expertise France is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced Driver to support the daily operational needs of its teams, at Kigali and throughout the country.

Main responsibilities

Transport and movements

• Ensure the safe and punctual transport of staff, visitors, partners and goods according to the established schedule.
• Plan routes according to priorities, traffic conditions and security instructions, applying defensive-driving principles.
• Keep the vehicle log book and the movement tracking sheet up to date and report any delay or unforeseen event.

Vehicle maintenance and monitoring

• Carry out daily checks (fluid levels, tyres, brakes, lights, safety equipment) and keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy.
• Report any malfunction or maintenance need without delay and follow up on authorised servicing and repairs.
• Ensure that the mandatory documents and equipment are on board (insurance, technical inspection, first-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher).

Safety, security and compliance

• Comply at all times with the highway code, speed limits and the organisation’s safety rules, and ensure the safety of passengers and goods.
• Apply security and emergency procedures and immediately alert management in the event of an accident, incident or at-risk situation.
• Comply with the code of conduct, confidentiality rules and the policy on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA/PSEAH), and keep mandatory training up to date.

Logistical support

• Provide logistical support during events, training sessions and field missions, and carry out administrative errands as required.

Required profile

Education and experience

• Secondary school certificate or equivalent.
• Valid driving licence, category B minimum (categories C/D an asset), held for at least 5 years.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a professional driver, preferably with an NGO, international organisation, embassy or transport company.
• Clean driving record with no serious offence or suspension.
• Security training (certificate), especially provided by international organisation, and/or 1st aid/basic life support are strongly an asset.

Technical skills

• Thorough knowledge of the Rwandan highway code and good knowledge of the road network of Rwanda and the sub-region.
• Practice of defensive driving and eco-driving
• Ability to use a smartphone and its geolocation / GPS function (navigation, route sharing, tracking applications).
• Ability to carry out first-level mechanical checks and to diagnose common faults.
• Proficient in driving both manual and automatic transmissions

Languages (mandatory)

• Fluency in both French and English is required (spoken)

Physical and medical fitness

• Excellent physical condition allowing long journeys and occasional handling of loads.
• Medical fitness to drive, to be confirmed by a medical certificate

Behavioural skills

• Strong sense of responsibility and safety; punctuality, reliability and rigour.
• Discretion, confidentiality, courtesy and a smart appearance.
• Composure and self-control in stressful or emergency situations; availability and flexibility.

Additional information

Applications will only be considered if complete. Candidates are requested to submit the following documents:

• A curriculum vitae (CV).
• A cover letter.
• Training certificates obtained during previous experience (e.g. first aid, defensive driving, road safety, security awareness).

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to take a practical driving and document-check assessment, and to undergo a medical examination prior to recruitment.

• Ensure the safe and punctual transport of staff, visitors, partners and goods according to the established schedule.
• Plan routes according to priorities, traffic conditions and security instructions, applying defensive-driving principles.
• Keep the vehicle log book and the movement tracking sheet up to date and report any delay or unforeseen event.
• Carry out daily checks (fluid levels, tyres, brakes, lights, safety equipment) and keep the vehicle clean and roadworthy.
• Report any malfunction or maintenance need without delay and follow up on authorised servicing and repairs.
• Ensure that the mandatory documents and equipment are on board (insurance, technical inspection, first-aid kit, warning triangle, fire extinguisher).
• Comply at all times with the highway code, speed limits and the organisation’s safety rules, and ensure the safety of passengers and goods.
• Apply security and emergency procedures and immediately alert management in the event of an accident, incident or at-risk situation.
• Comply with the code of conduct, confidentiality rules and the policy on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA/PSEAH), and keep mandatory training up to date.
• Provide logistical support during events, training sessions and field missions, and carry out administrative errands as required.

• Thorough knowledge of the Rwandan highway code and good knowledge of the road network of Rwanda and the sub-region.
• Practice of defensive driving and eco-driving
• Ability to use a smartphone and its geolocation / GPS function (navigation, route sharing, tracking applications).
• Ability to carry out first-level mechanical checks and to diagnose common faults.
• Proficient in driving both manual and automatic transmissions
• Strong sense of responsibility and safety; punctuality, reliability and rigour.
• Discretion, confidentiality, courtesy and a smart appearance.
• Composure and self-control in stressful or emergency situations; availability and flexibility.

• Secondary school certificate or equivalent.
• Valid driving licence, category B minimum (categories C/D an asset), held for at least 5 years.
• At least 5 years’ experience as a professional driver, preferably with an NGO, international organisation, embassy or transport company.
• Clean driving record with no serious offence or suspension.
• Security training (certificate), especially provided by international organisation, and/or 1st aid/basic life support are strongly an asset.
• Fluency in both French and English is required (spoken)
• Excellent physical condition allowing long journeys and occasional handling of loads.
• Medical fitness to drive, to be confirmed by a medical certificate