DAI, a
global development consulting firm, seeks applications from qualified
candidates for the position of Project Drivers for the Kenya
Integrated Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (KIWASH) project.
KIWASH
is a five-year initiative of the US Agency for International Development
(USAID).
Objectives
and Duties:
The project
drivers will maintain all project vehicles and drive project staff to and from
meetings, appointments, and all other project-related travels.
Overnight
travel may be required, as directed by the project.
The
Drivers will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following detailed
tasks:
- Vehicle
maintenance including regular check-up, cleaning, and fueling.
- Maintaining
an accurate vehicle log.
- Working
with the Logistics 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.
- Assist
the Logistics Officer and Administrative Assistant 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.
- Completion
of secondary education
- At
least 3 years of work experience as a driver, preferably for a USAID or
other international donor-funded project.
- Knowledge
of defensive driving skills is a plus
Supervisory
Responsibilities:
The
project drivers will have no supervisory responsibilities.
Base
of Operations:
- Busia
County – 1 Position
- Kakamega
County – 1 Position
- Nyamira
County – 1 Position
- Siaya
County – 1 Position
- Kisumu
County- 1 Position
- Makueni
County – 1 Position
- Kitui
County- 1 Position
- Migori
County – 1 Position
Reporting: The project drivers
will report to the Logistics Officer.
Due to the urgency of some of these positions, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for shortlisting and interviews.
Interested applicants should apply via the link,https://kiwashproject.formstack.com/forms/project_drivers by August 1, 2016.
Due to the urgency of some of these positions, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis for shortlisting and interviews.
Interested applicants should apply via the link,https://kiwashproject.formstack.com/forms/project_drivers by August 1, 2016.
Only
candidates who send their information by applying through the link and by the
deadline will be eligible.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DAI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
DAI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics
