Driver / Administrative Assistant Job in Kenya

Call for Applications
 
Driver / Administrative Assistant
 
Background: The East Africa Trade and Investment Hub (the Hub) is the U.S. government’s flagship project under the presidential Trade Africa initiative, launched in 2013 to boost trade and investment with and within Africa. 

The Hub partners with East African and U.S. businesses to attract investment needed to transform the East African private sector into vibrant global trading partners. 


Improving the region’s trade competitiveness, encouraging the diversification of exports beyond natural resources, and promoting broader, more-inclusive economic growth will lead to more food secure and resilient East African communities.

The goal of the Hub is to deepen regional integration, increase the competitiveness of select regional agricultural value chains, promote two-way trade with the U.S. under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and facilitate investment and technology to drive trade growth intra-regionally and to global markets.

Purpose: The Project Driver / Administrative Assistant will maintain all project vehicles and drive project staff to and from meetings, appointments, and all other project-related travel. 

Overnight regional travel may be required, as directed by the project. 

The Driver/Administrative Assistant will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed tasks:
  • Vehicle maintenance including regular check-ups, cleanings, and fueling.
  • Maintaining an accurate vehicle log.
  • Working with Administrative Officer to manage daily vehicle and trip scheduling as needed.
  • Maintaining accurate records and paperwork on all vehicle-related purchases and maintenance.
  • Providing safe transportation to and from locations for project staff.
  • Ensuring compliance with all DAI and local driving laws and regulations.
  • Maintain administrative files and office supplies; request additional supplies as needed.
  • Regularly audit office inventory and update TAMIS.
  • Assist the Administrative Officer as needed.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • Basic knowledge of English.
  • Excellent driving record.
  • Excellent writing, speaking, and reading skills in English.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Computer literate with e-mail, word processing and spreadsheet analysis experience.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
  • Valid local driver’s license.
  • At least 2 years of work experience as a driver, preferably for a USAID or other international donor-funded project.
Supervisory Responsibilities: The Project Driver/Administrative Assistant will have no supervisory responsibilities.

Base of Operations: Nairobi, Kenya

Reporting: The Project Driver/Administrative Assistant will report to the Administrative Officer.
 
Interested applicants should apply via the linkhttps://daieatradehub.formstack.com/forms/driver_admin_assistantby December 21, 2015, 5.00 pm East Africa Local time. 

Only candidates who send their information by applying through the link and by the deadline will be eligible. 

Visit http://www.eatradehub.org/dai_opportunities to view the scope of work and learn more about The Trade hub.

DAI is an equal opportunity employer.