International
Rescue Committee (IRC)
Temporary
Driver
Sector: Supply Chain
Location: Kenya
Employee
Type:Temporary
Employee
Category: Part
Time
Job Purpose / Objective: This position will be filled by
candidates who are identified as potential drivers and placed on a roster to be
managed by the Supply chain department.
Placement
on the roster is not a guarantee that the candidate will be hired.
A roster driver, when hired, will perform normal driving duties.
A roster driver, when hired, will perform normal driving duties.
They
will be responsible for all aspects of driving and vehicles maintenance of IRC
Kenyan Mission.
This
covers office movements, safe transportation of IRC staff and materials, and
care and maintenance of IRC vehicles and their accessories.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Carry
out routine checks and preventative maintenance per the IRC’s or the
manufacturer’s manual.
- Diagnose
all vehicle and equipment defects and report to the supervisor for prompt
corrective action.
- Carry
out small/minor repairs as necessary.
- Ensure
the security of all equipment, parts and tools used in the course of the
job.
- Accurately
record all work done and parts used in for repair/maintenance of vehicles
in the format provided by the organization.
- Deliver
and pick up vehicles to/from repair workshops and garages
- Raise
vehicle fuel vouchers and secure approved signatures for refueling.
- Maintain
accurate records and a monitoring system on fuel consumption
- Ensure
the vehicle is cleaned on a daily basis.
- Maintain
check lists and ensure that vehicle log books are accurately filled by the
drivers.
- Pick
medical samples and cool boxes sent from the field and deliver them to
various labs as necessary.
- Liaise
with the warehouse to provide support with dispatch or collection of cargo
to/from the airport
- Any
other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
Key
Result Areas:
- Provision
of effective efficient transport services
- Implementation/enforcement
of IRC vehicle policies
- Support
the achievement of efficient operations in supply chain department
Qualifications
and Experience
- Valid
driving license- Class BCEA
- At
least 2 years’ of driving experience; NGO experience advantageous.
- Certificate
of good conduct from the Kenya CID department
- Knowledge
of generic transport procedures and practices
- Good
communication skills in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Ability
to work with minimum supervision.
- Mechanical
background will be a distinct advantage.
- Familiar
with urban and rural routes in Nairobi
- Successful
candidate will undergo IRC internal driving test.
- Flexibility
and willingness to work long hours if necessary
Kenyan
nationals are encouraged to apply.
International
allowances are not available for this position.
Salary
and employee benefits are compliant to the Kenyan NGO Sector.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
How to Apply
CLICK HERE to apply online
IRC leading the way from harm to home.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact Talent Acquisitions at IRCrecruitment@rescue.org. As required by law, the IRC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability.
Disclaimer: Please
take note that International Rescue Committee (IRC) does not ask for any fees
in connection with its recruitment processes. In the event that you receive any
request for payment of any sort, please get in touch with us on Tel:
+(254-020) 2727730, Email: IRCKenya@rescue.org or report to the nearest police.
