Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) · Rwanda

Senior Driver — FAO Rwanda

The FAO Representation in Kigali is hiring a Senior Driver to provide safe, reliable transportation for FAO staff, the Head of Office, and high-ranking visitors. This is a frontline role — you’ll often be the first point of contact for guests arriving in Rwanda, and a trusted presence for the entire country office.

What you’ll do

• •Drive the FAO Representative, senior officials, and visitors safely and punctually across Kigali and beyond
• •Meet incoming personnel at the airport and assist with immigration, customs, hotel check-in, and local formalities
• •Maintain assigned vehicle(s) in excellent condition — daily checks of oil, water, battery, and tyres; arrange repairs as needed
• •Log all official trips, mileage, fuel consumption, and vehicle-related expenditures accurately
• •Collect and deliver mail, documents, and pouches to and from government agencies, UN offices, and project sites
• •Handle all required formalities in the event of a road accident, following FAO and local regulations
• •Support the office with light clerical duties such as answering calls, photocopying, and keeping records
• •Brief and train the junior driver on all duties and responsibilities

Minimum requirements

Nice to have

• →Knowledge of FAO’s Corporate Environmental Responsibility principles
• →Intermediate proficiency in a second FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish)

What we’re looking for

• →Strong knowledge of local driving rules, regulations, and road conditions
• →Ability to perform minor vehicle repairs and identify maintenance needs proactively
• →High degree of punctuality, reliability, and discretion
• →Willingness to work extended hours when required

Key competencies