Logistics/Transportation/Procurement at Rutongo Mines Ltd, ALIGHT, One Acre Fund

JOB DETAILS:
Forklift Driver
Job Grade: C1
Department : Engineering
Reports To: Mechanical –Maintenance Supervisor
Job Brief: Loading and unloading materials from one place to the assigned places; and in compliance with the Company’s warehouse workflow.

Responsibilities:
• The Forklift Operator/ Driver has the following responsibilities and duties:
• Loading, unloading materials from incoming vehicles and stocking them to assigned places.
• Locating and moving stock of products to pallets or crates storage or shipment.

iii. Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Identifying damages to the Machine and report to the Superior.
• Ensuring the machine is operated safely so as not to injure anyone or cause damage anything
• Ensures the machine is kept in a safe and clean condition.
• vii. Comply with Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• viii. To be timeous on tasks and be present on job.
• To be vigilant at all times.
• Comply with all other Company Policies and Procedures.
• Perform any other duties related to your field of as may be assigned by Management. Job Requirements: The TLB Driver should have the following education, experience and skills:
1. A Holder of Category F driving license.
2. Skills and knowledge of the machine and other heavy machines.

iii. Experience of 2 years or more in operating a TBL.
• Professionalism, positive attitude and excellent communication skills
• Punctuality and time management skills.
• Strong Work Ethics and a Team Player


JOB DETAILS:
Driver.
ALIGHT works with its partners and constituencies to provide opportunities and expertise to refugees, displaced people and host communities – to better survive conflicts and crisis, and to rebuild lives of dignity, health, security and self-sufficiency. ALIGHT presently works in and with partners in seventeen countries globally. ALIGHT has consistently operated in Rwanda since the year 1994, and today has a strong and committed team of over eight hundred personnel who include full time staff, community mobilizers and incentive workers– implementing programs in Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, HIV and Nutrition; also Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Shelter and general Infrastructure, Livelihoods/Economic strengthening, and Sexual and Gender Based Violence Prevention/ Protection. Our work in Rwanda currently covers all the refugee locations and their kind Rwandan-host communities. And we are always looking to expand and, jointly with our partners, offer lasting impact with and for the communities we serve! ALIGHT is looking for a qualified, self-driven and committed individual to join its Team as Driver in any of the locations that ALIGHT has operations. Primary Purpose:
The Driver will technically support the implementation of programs in accordance with ALIGHT Rwanda annual work plan and as per administrative/transportation regulations and standard operating procedures. He/she will be responsible for transporting program, administrative and refugee staff by vehicle with ALIGHT areas of operation.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
• Drive office vehicles for the transportation of ALIGHT staff and visitors with other authorized personnel
• Transport ALIGHT goods to their destination in a safe, responsible and timely manner
• Collection and delivery of mail, documents and other courier items in a safe, responsible and timely manner
• Ensure that all assignments and trips are authorized, embarked on and completed on time, with all travel and delivery requirements as per the office standards
• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles including checking the oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc. and log them in the start-of-the-day checklist
• Perform minor repairs and/or arrange for other repairs by logging and urgently reporting to the supervisor
• Ensure that vehicles are driven safely, optimizing engines use, economizing fuel as well as minimizing wear and tear
• Report all vehicle maintenance problems, incidents, accidents and damage using official forms immediately to the supervisor
• Guard vehicle against theft and vandals and ensure that vehicles are locked and parked in the officially assigned locations
• Ensure that the steps required by ALIGHT rules and regulations are taken into consideration in case of involvement in an incident or accident or damage to the vehicle
• Appropriately log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing etc. using the official ALIGHT/UNHCR log books
• Submit assigned vehicle performance and activities accounted for at the end of every week to the supervisor
• Maintain vehicle safety standards as per the ALIGHT driver’s guidelines at all times
• Ensure full accountability for time, assignments and activities on a weekly basis to the supervisor
• Ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle at all times
• Respect the speed limits and obey all other Rwanda traffic laws when driving ALIGHT vehicles
• Be available to work longer hours, after hours and weekends, and when necessary or in an emergency
• Assist in loading and unloading of vehicles when necessary
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor, or any other ALIGHT Senior Manager.

Education, Technical Skills & Knowledge Required:
• High school diploma
• Valid Rwanda driver’s license Level B&D
• Demonstrated understanding of transportation law
• Excellent driving skills with minimum 5 years’ experience as driving with good driving record
• Experience in driving through the remote parts of the country
• Good judgment in traffic and knowledge of traffic patterns
• Good knowledge about car mechanics
• Good knowledge of refugee camps and the surrounding Districts
• Good in communication in English; local language skills preferable
• Holder of qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repairs desired

Key Behaviors & Abilities:
• Flexible, effective team work and interpersonal skills
• Well-organized, systematic, careful, responsible, trustworthy and punctual
• A team player – personable, caring, helpful, reliable and diplomatic
• Good personal grooming and personal presentation
• Must be able to perform all physical aspects of the above job duties
• Willingness to work long and irregular hours, shift duty and on public holidays as required
• Willingness to take regular and extensive travel to Alight project areas in provinces
• Commitment to the aims and goals of Alight
• Discreet and respectful of confidentiality
• Able to work under little to no supervision


JOB DETAILS:
Rwanda Logistics Regional Coordinator

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 per cent more food after working with One Acre Fund.
To learn more about our work, take a look at our Why Work Here blog for information.
About the Role
We are looking for staff with an experience of more than 2 years in Logistics or Procurement, who Can manage people and can coordinate operations at all warehouses in the region, Who has deliveries and oversees inventory.
• More than 2 years of working experience in Logistics or Procurement and any related field.
• Warehouse-based role
• Logistics Regional Coordinator plays a big role to build the team capacity and coordinating all the activities within warehouses in a region. You ensure the accomplishments of the targets and policies compliance in a region assigned.
• Preventing shrink and variance in the warehouses and policies compliance are essential success to this role.
• Flexible anytime possible.
• You will manage 3-4 direct reports and report to the Logistics Execution Specialist.
• Should demonstrate good performance in previous working places Responsibilities
• Manage team performance
• Plan warehouses activities
• Oversee the implementation of operations happening at warehouses
• Run and communicate weekly team meetings and
• develop and follow up strategies to meet the targets
• Control that implementation of projects complies with procedures
• Coordinate Warehouse operations and enforce Warehouse schedule
• Build the team's capacity to ensure they acquire the skills needed at work.
• Complete paperwork and database.

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:
• 2 years of experience in Logistics or Procurement
• Data analysis.
• Managerial skills
• Speak and write English very well.
Preferred Start Date
As soon as possible
Job Location
Nyanza Warehouse, Rwanda
Benefits
Health insurance paid time off
Eligibility
This role is only open to citizens or permanent residents of Rwanda