Industry: Non-profit/International Development
Function: Support and Maintenance
Employer: One Acre Fund
Job Title: Vehicle and Logistics Associate
Job Location: Rural Kenya
Organization
Description
One Acre Fund is a
growing NGO in Kenya, Rwanda, and Burundi that is innovating a new way of helping
farm families to achieve their full potential.
One Acre invests in
farmers to generate a permanent gain in farm income.
We provide farmers
with a "market bundle" that includes education, finance, seed and
fertilizer, and market access.
Our program is proven
impactful – every year, we weigh thousands of harvests and measure more than
100% average gain in farm income per acre.
We are growing
quickly. In six years, we have grown to serve 75,000 farm families with more
than 500 full-time field staff.
Profile
We are looking for an
individual with significant experience as a practicing mechanic to
provide outstanding vehicle maintenance for One Acre Fund’s fleet, as well as
to provide assistance to the logistics department.
Role Description
Primary role: to provide timely, safe, and cost effective repairs and
preventive maintenance of fleet equipment.
Secondary role: to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics
department.
Primary Role: Vehicle
Fleet Manager
Your primary role will be to maintain our fleet of vehicles
Accountabilities:
Your primary role will be to maintain our fleet of vehicles
Accountabilities:
- Troubleshoot,
diagnose and complete repairs on all types of vehicles.
- Perform
preventative maintenance in fleet.
- Keep
vehicle repair and maintenance histories
- Keep
vehicle repair and maintenance budget
- Perform
daily cosmetic checks on vehicles
- Procure
genuine parts at competitive prices, subject to biannual external audits
- Establish
and maintain a repair booking procedure
- Ensure
repairs are carried out with minimal disruption to operations
- Keep
accurate service records
- Ensure
cars are properly insured and licenses renewed in good time
- Pick up
and deliver vehicles
Secondary Role: Logistics Associate
Your secondary role will be to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.
Accountabilities:
Your secondary role will be to perform logistics tasks as requested by the logistics department.
Accountabilities:
- You
will assist in Warehousing at the NCPB
- You
will assist in Agricultural Support Unit
- You
will facilitate the disbursement of input and incentives together with the
logistic team
- You
will facilitate deliveries in special projects
- You
will perform any other official duties as required by your supervisor
Critical Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- At
least two years as a practising mechanic
- Must be
a competent driver with a valid driving licence
- Demonstrated
mechanical and technical aptitude
- Minimum
of one year related work experience in maintaining fleet vehicles.
- Experience
working with 4x4s and logistics vehicles.
- Gasoline,
diesel and propane vehicle experience preferred
- Must
have orientation towards customer service and safety
- Have
exceptional proactive problem solving skills
- Exceptional
communication skills
- Exceptional
punctuality and timeliness
- Able to
handle multiple priorities and effectively communicate issues to
supervisor and customers
- Positively
motivates self and others and promotes teamwork; develops team members
- Must
have demonstrated experience in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Must
live in, or be willing to relocate to, Bungoma – Western Kenya.
Education Qualifications
- Minimum
of Certificate qualification in Vehicle Mechanics
- Certificate
in basic computer studies
- Certification
in Logistics/procurement will be an added advantage
Career Growth and Development – One Acre Fund invests in
building management and leadership skills.
We provide constant,
actionable feedback delivered through weekly.
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by June 30th 2012
Timeline: Resumes should be submitted by June 30th 2012
Compensation: Starting
Salary range of 11,000/- to 15,000/-with Performance Based Incentives
Benefits: NSSF and
NHIF, airtime and transportation allowances
Career Development:
Twice Annual career reviews and constant feedback. Your manager will invest
significant time in your career development.
One Acre Fund is an
equal opportunity employer.
To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume
To Apply: Email Cover letter and Resume
To
kenyajobs@oneacrefund.org (Subject line: Vehicle and Logistics Associate + the
place you heard of the position)