Job Title: Driver
Line Function:Finance and Administration
Reporting line: Chief Accountant
Summary:
A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental
Organization, has been signed so far by fourteen (14) African Governments -
Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Cote d’Ivoire, Tanzania, Mozambique,
Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger and
South Sudan.
The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional
office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with
the two governments
The AVU is now seeking to fill the position of a Driver
Summary:
The Driver will be responsible for providing efficient transport
facilitation with regards to the activities of the AVU office.
Scope of Work & Deliverables:
Scope of Work & Deliverables:
The Driver will be expected to perform/deliver the following duties:
- Fulfill
special requests of the office by picking up and delivering items as
directed and running errands
- Drive
staff to various locations as advised
- Arrange
appropriate maintenance of vehicle and keep it clean and in perfect
working condition.
- Maintain
vehicle log book and other related records as required.
- Abide
by traffic signals, rules and regulations
- To
indicate the vehicle fuel and service costs.
- Ensure
that the AVU vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as
advised by the supervisor.
- Find
the most direct routing over the best available roads to the destination
- Maintain
a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions which
involve AVU and its officials.
- Follow
all rules and regulations in relation to the management of AVU planning
and coordinating vehicle use.
- To
ensure all vehicle reports are done on a monthly basis and submitted on or
before the scheduled date.
- Take
proper measurements to reduce potential security threats to AVU officials
or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along
transport routes.
- Ensure
that the steps required by the local rules and regulations (pertaining to
driving) are taken in case of accident or theft of Vehicle
- Perform
any other duties that the supervisor may assign
Competencies, Skills and Attributes:
- Should
have a good understanding of the business environment and the impact their
behavior has on the reputation of the organization
- Trustworthy,
Treats colleagues and customers in a manner which demonstrates integrity,
honesty and fairness
- Good
communication and sound report-writing skills will be an added advantage.
- Should
be quick in understanding, keen in taking instructions, and able to work
with minimum supervision.
- Should
be willing, ready and able to perform other duties as delegated to him/her
by the immediate supervisor.
Academic qualifications, Knowledge and Technical Skills:
- Minimum
of Secondary school education
- Must
have a clean and valid driving license of classes B, C, and E; and
Certificate of Good Conduct not more than 6 months old.
- Should
have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in driving 4WD vehicles.
- Minimum
of 4 year experience working in an office environment
- Experience
in working in an international organization an added advantage Flexibility
and ability to stand in for others when required to do so is necessary.
- Basic
computer skills, especially in word processing and spreadsheets will be an
added advantage.
- Good
inter-personal, communication (English language knowledge is a must)
- Basic
motor vehicle mechanics a must; and possession of certificate in Motor
Vehicle Mechanics will be an advantage
Your application will include a detailed curriculum vitae,
electronic versions of your certified certificates including certificate of
good conduct, names and contact addresses of three professional referees,
current and expected salary sent to job@avu.org
Website: www.avu.org
The closing date for receiving applications is 24th August 2012
The African Virtual University is an equal opportunity employer