Terms of Reference
I. Position Information
Vacancy Notice:IOMKE/064/12
Position title: Driver(Full Time and On-Call)
Duty station:Nairobi, Kenya
Seniority band: Band 5
Seniority band: Band 5
Job family: Logistics
Organizational unit: Procurement and Logistics
Position number: n/a
Position rated: Yes
Subject to rotation: N/A
Reporting directly to: Head Driver
Reporting directly to: Head Driver
Overall supervision by: Logistics & Procurement Officer
Managerial responsibility: N/A
Directly reporting staff: 0
II. Organizational Context and Scope
Under the overall supervision of the National Logistics Officer
and the direct supervision of the Head Driver for technical and day
to day duties, the incumbent will be responsible for driving IOM vehicles to
transport persons and goods authorized by IOM, from one destination to another
in a timely, safe and cost effective manner.
III. Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Drive
IOM vehicles and execute tasks as assigned by the Head Driver.
- Ensure
the safety of passengers, cargo and vehicle and observe traffic rules and
road discipline.
- Manage
the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle to ensure
roadworthiness before departure. This includes daily check of tires,
brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc. Ensure cleanliness of the vehicle at
all times.
- Collect
mail and deliver various documents as planned by the supervisor.
- Fill
in the inspection sheet of vehicle status and share with the supervisor.
Report promptly any defects or malfunctioning of the vehicle that requires
immediate attention.
- Ensure
that incase of accident, supervisors are informed and a police report is
obtained. In no case should the driver accept responsibility.
- Maintain
the vehicle road log sheet including the fuel status and oil changing at
all times.
- Follow
the rules and regulations of driving IOM vehicles at all times.
- Refuel
the vehicle as required.
- Be
prepared and willing to work night/weekend shifts as requested and on
regular basis.
- Perform
such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
IV. Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following technical
and behavioural competencies
Behavioural
- Accountability
- accepts and gives constructive criticism; follows all relevant
procedures, processes, and policies; meets deadline, cost, and quality
requirements for outputs; monitors own work to correct errors; takes
responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings
- Client
Orientation - identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work;
- Continuous
Learning- contributes to colleagues' learning; demonstrates interest in
improving relevant skills
- Communication
- actively shares relevant information; writes clearly and effectively,
adapting wording and style to the intended audience; listens effectively
and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience
- Performance
Management - provides constructive feedback to colleagues
- Professionalism
- masters subject matter related to responsibilities; identifies issues,
opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities; incorporates
gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal
gender participation; persistent, calm, and polite in the face of
challenges and stress; treats all colleagues with respect and dignity;
works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to
relevant cultural contexts; knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core
mandate and migration solutions
- Teamwork
- actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team
- Environment
- contributes to, and follows team objectives; gives credit where credit
is due; seeks input and feedback from others; actively supports and
implements final group decisions
Technical
- Valid
Driving License (A, B, C, E class).
- Possession
of a Government driving test grade I and II.
V. Education and Experience
- Completed
Secondary Education from an accredited academic institution.
- Five
years continuous driving experience.
- Possession
of a recent certificate of good conduct CID.
- Basic
knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
- Good
knowledge of routes within Nairobi.
- Good
knowledge and working experience with VHF Radios.
- Flexible
in terms of working hours.
- Working
knowledge in Microsoft Office and Outlook a must.
VI. Languages
Required - Thorough knowledge of English and Kiswahili. Written
and verbal.
Mode of Application:
Mode of Application:
Submit Cover letter and CV including daytime telephone and email
address to:-
International Organization for Migration (IOM),
Human Resources Department,
P.O. Box 55040-00200,
Nairobi
or send by e-mail to hrnairobi@iom.int
Closing date: 29th August, 2012
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted