Driver

Entry level (1 to 3 years of experience)

DRIVER, IITA RWANDA  

THE ORGANIZATION  

The Alliance of Bioversity International delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural  biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. Alliance solutions  address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental  degradation. 

The Alliance works with local, national and multinational partners across Latin America and the  Caribbean, Asia and Africa, and with the public and private sectors. The Alliance is part of CGIAR,  a global research partnership for a food-secure future, dedicated to reducing poverty, enhancing  food and nutrition security, and improving natural resources and ecosystem services. 

THE INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TROPICAL AGRICULTURE (IITA)  

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates  agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition,  poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan  Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and  preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research  partnership for a food secure future. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on  IITA. 

ABOUT THE POSITION  

The Driver will provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services to staff, visitors, and  project teams, including travel to field locations and official assignments. The Driver will ensure  the safe operation, cleanliness, and proper maintenance of assigned vehicles, conduct routine  vehicle checks, and comply with traffic regulations, road safety standards, and organizational  policies and procedures.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  

• Provide transportation for staff, visitors, and project teams to meetings, field sites,  workshops, and other official destinations. 
• Ensure the safe, timely, and efficient transportation of staff, documents, equipment, and  supplies of the institution  
• Conduct routine vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are clean and properly maintained.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, fuel records, mileage, and maintenance documentation.
• Monitor fuel consumption and report vehicle defects, accidents, or maintenance needs  promptly. 
• Ensure vehicle insurance, registration, and other statutory documents are valid and  available. 
• Comply with traffic laws, organizational driving policies, and health and safety requirements.
• Support field activities and other administrative or logistical duties as assigned. 
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and good communication with staff, visitors, and  project 

REQUIREMENTS:  

Education and Experience  

• Minimum Ao academic certificate or equivalent. 
• Apart from Kinyarwanda, He/She should speak and write English and speak basic French • Valid driving license is appropriate for the project vehicle category. 
• At least three years of relevant professional driving experience. 
• Experience driving in both urban and rural areas, preferably in an NGO or international  organization. 
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and road safety. 
• Rwanda nationality with good Kinyarwanda and knowledge of English and French 

 Technical Competencies  

• Safe driving and attention to detail. 
• Reliability, punctuality, and accountability. 
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Flexibility to support field missions and office work 

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS  

• Safe and timely transportation services and compliancy with road/traffic laws  • Proper vehicle maintenance and cleanliness. 
• Accurate and timely submission of vehicle records. 
• Responsible fuel consumption and vehicle use. 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT  

This position is a National recruited position based in Kigali, Rwanda. The initial contract will be  for 1 (One) years subject to a probation period of 3 (three) months and is renewable depending on  performance and availability of resources.  

This position is graded at BG02 level, in a scale of BG01 to BG14 (BG14 being the highest level  according to the Alliance job classification framework policy). We offer a competitive salary and  excellent benefits. 

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that  diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission.  Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character  is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or  regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities.  Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. 

APPLICATIONS  

Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careersto get full details of the  position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number 301501– DRIVER – IITA RWANDA as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one  document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and  process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. 

Applications closing date: 27th November 2026  

Please note that email applications will not be considered. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. 

We invite you to learn more about us at: 

http://alliancebioversityciat.org