The Australian High Commission (AHC), Nairobi is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the delivery of quality Driving Services and to undertake a range of Administration Assistant duties.
Duties
As a driver and administration assistant for the High Commission, the successful applicant will perform the following duties:
Duties
As a driver and administration assistant for the High Commission, the successful applicant will perform the following duties:
- Perform work in the operation of a vehicle to ensure safe transportation of AHC personnel and other designated clients to and from various destinations and to assist clients on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary.
- Maintain a variety of records, for example, vehicle log sheets, vehicle requisition forms.
- Plan journey routes ahead of assignments and reassess as required to prevailing road and/or security conditions.
- Drive Head of Mission on a rotational basis
- Independent judgment must be exercised in handling unplanned ad-hoc situations.
- Assume responsibility for care and maintenance of AHC fleet vehicles; wash vehicles and clean interior; take AHC fleet vehicles to garage for maintenance and repair.
- Request and provide quotes from service providers.
- Provide general maintenance assistance to owned and leased property.
- Provide administrative support as directed.
- Undertake driver training as required.
Applications (a cover letter of maximum two pages, and CV of maximum two pages) should address the following selection criteria:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Nairobi Kenya.
- Must have a clean driving record, able to obtain a CDL (commercial drivers license) if necessary, ability to certify in special needs assistance training, defensive driver training, armoured vehicle driver training, and first aid.
- Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment.
- Good knowledge of all parts of Nairobi and regional districts.
- Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.
- Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle.
- Ability to lift weights of up to 32kgs
- High level IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
- High level verbal and written communication skills.
- High level organisational and coordination skills.
Starting monthly salary will be in the range of Kes.56,010 - 61,776 depending on qualifications and experience.
There will be an expectation of availability to work overtime (paid) on a regular basis as required.
Applications must be posted or delivered to the Australian High Commission with subject heading ‘Recruitment: Driver /Administration Assistant Position’.
Recruitment (Driver / Administration Assistant Position)
Australian High Commission,
Riverside Drive (400m off Chiromo Road),
PO Box 39341-00623
Nairobi
Applications close Friday, 27 June 2011.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
A Workplace Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employer
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