Position: Driver – Mombasa
Program: SAFE Coast
Supervised By: Project Coordinator
Supervises: None
Location: Mombasa with frequent travel within the coastal region
Job Purpose: Provide driving and other related logistical support to SAFE Coast project staff.
Responsibilities and Tasks
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Responsible for ensuring that
the project possesses all necessary traffic and personal documentation that
enables you to drive legally across our areas of operation
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Ensure highest degree of
driving etiquette including observance of all traffic and road regulations
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Ensure that the vehicle
documentation is up to date and renewed as and when appropriate
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Liaise with Logistics and
Administration Officer with regards to any major repairs required to keep the
vehicle in a good road worthy condition
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To ensure that the
communication equipment (CODAN Radio and antennae) are kept in good serviceable
condition
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To fully understand the radio
communication practices, procedures and protocols and hence maintain the same
while out in the field
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To ensure that all vehicles
mileage log book is updated on a per trip basis to reflect actual mileage
covered and the same is updated in the vehicle mileage database on a daily
basis
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To prevent misuse of vehicle
and not permitting unauthorized persons to be carried except in isolated cases
where some partners and or community members may request only during program
activities
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To ensure that vehicle(s) are
used only for official business
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To ensure at all times that
the vehicle is fully equipped with necessary rescue equipment (winch, digging
gear and maintenance kits etc)
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To maintain an updated list
of all the maintenance and other related equipment provided with the car.
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Ensure regular collection of
mail from post office (three or four times a week)
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Ensure safety of fuel cards
and updates of the expiry dates.
Job Specifications:
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A valid driver’s license with
over 5 years proven experience in a busy environment within the coastal region
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Good Knowledge of the Coast
region as the driver will be responsible for movement of program staff and
goods across counties
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Fluent in written and spoken
English and Swahili. Knowledge of local language will be an added advantage•
Ability to communicate effectively with others
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Ability to work effectively
and efficiently as part of a team
Applicants must submit:(1) A cover letter of introduction explaining how they meet the above criteria;
(2) A detailed and current CV;
(3) Contact information for 3 referees; and
(4) Indicate current remuneration package, to the Pact Kenya country office
Human Resources via the following email address: kenyahr@pactworld.org by the 30th of March 2012 mid-night.
