Position Overview

The Driver will be responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services for the HealthyStart Project. The successful candidate will support the transportation of project staff, consultants, visitors, study materials, equipment, and official documents while ensuring assigned vehicles are well maintained, roadworthy, and compliant with national traffic regulations. The Driver will contribute to the smooth implementation of project activities across all study sites.

Key Responsibilities

Transportation

• Safely transport project staff, investigators, consultants, and visitors to and from study sites, health facilities, meetings, and other official destinations.
• Support transportation for community activities, health facility visits, supervision, training sessions, monitoring, and research activities.
• Ensure timely transportation of project equipment, study materials, medical supplies, and official documents.
• Plan efficient travel routes while considering road conditions and project schedules.

Vehicle Management

• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after each trip.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and roadworthiness of the assigned vehicle.
• Monitor fuel consumption and ensure adequate fuel is available.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, mileage records, and fuel records.
• Arrange routine vehicle servicing and promptly report mechanical faults or maintenance needs.

Logistics Support

• Assist with loading and unloading project equipment, supplies, and study materials.
• Support the transportation and distribution of project materials to participating health facilities.
• Ensure the safe handling and transportation of sensitive research equipment.
• Collect and deliver official correspondence, samples (where applicable), and project documents.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate travel and vehicle records.
• Prepare monthly vehicle utilization and maintenance reports.
• Ensure vehicle insurance, registration, and inspection certificates remain valid.
• Report accidents, incidents, or vehicle damage immediately.
• Support other logistical and administrative duties as assigned.

Safety and Compliance

• Comply with national traffic laws and project transportation policies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding project information, research activities, and study participants.
• Follow all project safety, security, and ethical requirements.
• Ensure safe transportation during field activities under varying weather and road conditions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Logistics and Administration Officer or Field Supervisor.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Advanced Level (A2) Certificate or equivalent.
• Valid Rwandan Driving License (Category B).
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience driving for development projects, NGOs, research institutions, government, or private organizations.
• Good knowledge of Rwanda's road network, especially Gicumbi District and surrounding areas.
• Clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred

• Certificate in Defensive Driving and/or Basic Vehicle Maintenance.
• Additional driving license categories are an added advantage.
• Experience driving in rural districts and difficult terrain.
• Experience supporting health, research, or community-based projects.

Required Skills

• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of Rwanda traffic regulations.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Strong commitment to safety and confidentiality.

Core Competencies

• Professionalism and accountability.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Attention to detail.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Commitment to safe driving practices.

Working Conditions

The position requires frequent travel to participating health facilities across Gicumbi District and occasional travel to other project locations within Rwanda. The Driver may be required to work outside normal working hours, including weekends and public holidays, depending on project activities.

• Safely transport project staff, investigators, consultants, and visitors to and from study sites, health facilities, meetings, and other official destinations.
• Support transportation for community activities, health facility visits, supervision, training sessions, monitoring, and research activities.
• Ensure timely transportation of project equipment, study materials, medical supplies, and official documents.
• Plan efficient travel routes while considering road conditions and project schedules.
• Conduct daily vehicle inspections before and after each trip.
• Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and roadworthiness of the assigned vehicle.
• Monitor fuel consumption and ensure adequate fuel is available.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, mileage records, and fuel records.
• Arrange routine vehicle servicing and promptly report mechanical faults or maintenance needs.
• Assist with loading and unloading project equipment, supplies, and study materials.
• Support the transportation and distribution of project materials to participating health facilities.
• Ensure the safe handling and transportation of sensitive research equipment.
• Collect and deliver official correspondence, samples (where applicable), and project documents.
• Maintain accurate travel and vehicle records.
• Prepare monthly vehicle utilization and maintenance reports.
• Ensure vehicle insurance, registration, and inspection certificates remain valid.
• Report accidents, incidents, or vehicle damage immediately.
• Support other logistical and administrative duties as assigned.
• Comply with national traffic laws and project transportation policies.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding project information, research activities, and study participants.
• Follow all project safety, security, and ethical requirements.
• Ensure safe transportation during field activities under varying weather and road conditions.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Logistics and Administration Officer or Field Supervisor.

• Excellent driving skills and knowledge of Rwanda traffic regulations.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
• Strong commitment to safety and confidentiality.

• Advanced Level (A2) Certificate or equivalent.
• Valid Rwandan Driving License (Category B).
• Minimum of three (3) years of professional driving experience.
• Demonstrated experience driving for development projects, NGOs, research institutions, government, or private organizations.
• Good knowledge of Rwanda's road network, especially Gicumbi District and surrounding areas.
• Clean driving record.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Certificate in Defensive Driving and/or Basic Vehicle Maintenance.
• Additional driving license categories are an added advantage.
• Experience driving in rural districts and difficult terrain.
• Experience supporting health, research, or community-based projects.