JOB OPPORTUNITY
Truck Operator – Fixed term contract ( Till December 26th 2026)
World Vision is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programmes in 30 Districts of Rwanda. Our interventions in the strategic period of 2026-2030 seek to reach 2.5 million of the most vulnerable children. This is done through programming in Child Protection, and Education, Nutrition and WASH, and Poverty Alleviation (Resilience and Livelihoods).
World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a qualified, dedicated and experienced nationals for the position of Truck Operator (one) for the UNHCR project. The position will be based in Mahama refugee camp, reporting to the Head of HEA & Disaster Risk Reduction Disaster Management.
Purpose of the position:
The truck operator facilitates the dislodging activity of latrines in different villages and quarters in the camp by ensuring safe transportation of sewerage & solid wastes and their final disposal to the dumping site, he/she also ensures UNHCR vehicles are maintained in a sound mechanical and clean condition. Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate quality spiritual life that can be commendable to others. Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate quality spiritual life that can be commendable to others.
| MAJOR RESPONSIBILITES | ||
| % of time | Activity | End Results |
| 40% | Operational activities are accomplished on regular basis | |
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Planned activities in the garbage collection and dislodging of latrines are accomplished in a simplified manner of transportation from the camp to the dumping site | |
| 40% | Maintaining vehicle safety, cleanliness and maintenance as required by fleet schedule | |
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| 20% | Networking, Engagement and Collaboration | |
| Commit to child protection policy, World Vision Rwanda profile and the code of conduct in refugee camps and neighboring communities. | Organizational goals & core values of serving the children and poor communities achieved through partnership. | |
| KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE | |
| Required Professional Experience |
The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
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| Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification |
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| Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications |
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| Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement | The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically | Physical Requirements | Physically fit and able to makes daily follow up and implementation | Language Requirements | Must possess good oral and written communication skills |
| up to 100% of the time | of the project | in English and | |||
| since he/she is community-based. | activities, its Integration and partnership | Kinyarwanda | |||
| KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS | ||
| Contact (within WV or outside WV) | Reason for contact | Frequency of contact |
| WASH engineer, WASH facilitator and Manager | Coordination and management | Daily, weekly and Monthly |
| UNHCR, MINEMA, and other donors | Coordination, accountability and reporting | Daily, weekly and Monthly |
| WASH and health related partners at camp level | Coordination, implementing and reporting purpose | Daily, weekly and Monthly |
| Camp level and refugee community | Collaboration, integration, participation, ownership, and sustainability Project implementation & reporting ownership, | Monthly |
| DECISION MAKING | ||
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| CORE COMPETENCIES – For all positions, select the top 3 prioritized competencies from below. Click here for a quick overview of our Core Competencies. | |||
☒ Deliver Results |
☒ Build Relationships☒ Be Accountable | ☒ Learn and Develop☒ Improve and Innovate |
☒ Partner and Collaborate
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| For Management positions only, select the top 2 prioritized competencies from below. | |||
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Salary:
The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.
N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/WorldVisionInternational/job/Akagera-Rwanda/Truck-Operator_JR50937-1
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All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org(no applications will be accepted through this email).
The closing date for submission of applications is 19th July 2026; no late applications will be accepted.
As a child focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.