Republic of Kenya
Kenya Cereal Enhancement Programme
Recruitment of Programme
Coordination Unit Staff
Background: The Ministry of Agriculture,
Livestock & Fisheries, State Department of Agriculture, is rolling out the
Kenya Cereals Enhancement Programme (KCEP) whose objective is to contribute to
National Food Security.
The
Ministry wishes to recruit competent and qualified persons to the following
position:
Driver
(DRV) – Nairobi
3 Posts
Ref. DRV11
Reporting
to the Programme Assistant (PRA).
She/he will
provide safe and efficient transport services to the Programme Coordinator, the
PCU staff and official visitors to the programme.
Duties and responsibilities:-
(a) Driving
a motor vehicle as authorized;
(b)
Carrying out routine checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake
systems, tyre pressure etc;
(c)
Detecting and reporting malfunction of vehicle systems;
(d)
Ensuring maintenance and repair of the vehicles assigned;
(e)
Maintaining of work tickets and ensuring security and safe custody for the
vehicle on and off the road;
(f) Safety
of passengers and/or goods therein; and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.
For appointment to this position,
applicants must have:-
(a) Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D Plain or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized Institution;
(b) A valid
driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for class(es) of
vehicle(s) an officer is required to drive;
(c)
Acceptable professional driving certificate and possession of a valid driver’s
license. Possession of basic vehicle maintenance skills will be an added
advantage;
(d) Five
(5) years’ accident free driving attested by the Police, other relevant
authority and previous employer;
(e)
Attended a First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from
a recognized institution;
(f) A valid
Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police;
(g) Basic
computer skills;
(h) Fluent
in English and Kiswahili.
Application Process
i. Female
candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
ii. Each
application should have a CV and covering letter indicating the Reference
Number for the position.
Applicants
for positions in the Nakuru or Siakago Town sub-units should clearly indicate
the preference (N or S) as in the reference numbers.
Photocopies
of relevant credentials should be enclosed.
iii. Each
application in a sealed envelope should be submitted to:
Principal
Secretary
Ministry of
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries
State
Department of Agriculture
P.O. Box
30028-00100
Nairobi
Not later
than 10.00 a.m. on 11th April 2014.
iv. Only
shortlisted candidates shall be invited for the interview