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Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture Feed the Future Hinga Wunguke Activity (CNFA) | Post type: jobs November 8, 2024 - Deadline 07/12/2024 | NumberOfPosition [1]

Cultivating New Frontiers in Agriculture Feed the Future Hinga Wunguke Activity (CNFA) Overview

CNFA is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., dedicated to stimulating economic growth in the agricultural sector by nurturing entrepreneurship, private enterprise, and market linkages. CNFA specializes in fostering private sector investments in training, new technologies and marketing as a means to increase the overall competitiveness of agricultural value chains and rural development, to increase people’s incomes, to develop skills in the rural workforce, and to facilitate exports.

Job Title: Driver

Salary: Position and compensation depend on donor funding and the successful awarding of the activity’.

Location: RW (Primary)

Category: International

Job Type: Full-time

Career Level: Staff

Education: High School / GED

Travel: Up to 25%

Job Description

Program Description

CNFA is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for a Driver position to support a US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food for Progress (FFPr) program in Rwanda. The Project aims to strengthen the capacities of public and private stakeholders in Rwanda to develop, enforce, and adopt international science-based food safety standards. To achieve this goal, the Project will implement interventions across three key components: 1) Strengthening Food Safety Frameworks and Government Institutions; 2) Enhanced Laboratory Technical Capacity in Testing, Inspection, and Certification; 3) Increased Food Safety Awareness and Capacity Building of Producers.

Position Summary

The Driver position will be responsible for operating CNFA vehicles as assigned by the supervisor and will maintain vehicle log sheets. The Driver position is based in Kigali.

Position Roles and Responsibilities

Operate CNFA vehicles as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain vehicle log-sheets in accordance with Field Fleet Management Policy, prepare monthly travel and vehicle usage reports.
Conduct daily preventative maintenance checks, such as assuring the vehicle’s oil, coolant, and fuel levels are adequate – report needs and problems to supervisor.
Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc.
Keep CNFA vehicles clean and ready for use.
Assist, as required, with logistics in the office and other tasks as necessary.
Undertake field assignments as assigned.
Ensure that all personnel wear a seatbelt and that the total number of passengers is within legal limits.
Ensure all passengers adhere to the project’s Vehicle Operations Manual.
Perform other tasks defined by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

Key Qualifications

Must have a valid Rwandan driving license, Category B.
Secondary School Degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years of related experience. 3-5 years of experience working with US Government-funded projects is preferred.
Must be able to communicate in English and/or French and Kinyarwanda (both written and spoken).
A good driving record and understanding of auto mechanics are required.
Must be willing and able to change a tire.
Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations in Rwanda is required.
Completion of safety and security certifications encouraged.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Application Link: Click here

Deadline: December 7th, 2024

CNFA IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of CNFA to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, veteran status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors, except where otherwise provided by law.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATION & CONTACT INFORMATION CNFA provides a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact the CNFA Home Office Human Resources Department via email at accomodation@cnfa.org or via phone at 202-296-3920 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job with us.

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