Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 08 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About One Acre Fund
Founded in 2006, One Acre Fund supplies 1 million smallholder farmers with the agricultural services they need to make their farms vastly more productive. Our 8,000+ team is drawn from diverse backgrounds and professions. With operations across six core countries in Africa, we make farmers more prosperous by providing quality farm supplies on credit, delivered within walking distance of farmers’ homes, and agricultural training to improve harvests. On average, the farmers we serve harvest 50 percent more food after working with One Acre Fund.

About the Role
Transport Officer will work with One acre fund Rwanda, Seed Innovation Centre department (SIC)/. You will report directly to the Seed Innovation Lead. The Seed Centre at RICA aims to provide business-to-business (B2B) services to Rwandan seed companies, helping them to solve needs (e.g., variety and parent seed issues, and talent gap challenges) so that Rwandan smallholder farmers can access affordable, improved seeds locally achieve bigger harvests each season. Our transport officers are here to support the mission of our organization, by supporting our staff and maintaining our fleet in excellent condition.

Responsibilities
Logistics Support
• Bring OAF staff and officials to the field.
• Transport materials and equipment to the field.
Vehicle Maintenance
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is compliant with the OAF minimum operating standards and OAF Vehicle Policy requirements
• Perform minor repairs, submit maintenance and service requests to the transport manager ensure that the vehicle under their care is kept clean and in good running condition.
• Ensure safety and custody of the vehicles including tools.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, registration, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
• Ensure that, in the event of an accident involving the office vehicle, the necessary steps required by rules and regulations are followed.
• Ensure the logbook is up to date.
• Conduct weekly vehicle checks to ensure the vehicle under your care is in good working condition.
Customer Service
• Ensure that all required driving training is completed and certifications are kept up to date
• Exchange relevant information and maintain an open line of communication with colleagues and your manager

Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:
• Knowledge: Sound knowledge of road safety regulations
• Valid Driving license B and D,
• 3-5 years working experience in local roads and routes,
• Utilize maps, GPs systems, and car manuals,
• Proficiency in both spoken and written Kinyarwanda and English.
• Punctual and reliable, customer service,
• Working knowledge of vehicle mechanics.

Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance, paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education:

Job application procedure

Application Link
https://grnh.se/a5f2c99a1us 

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