Field Assistant / Driver
Help a Child (HaC) is a Christian
international NGO specialized in community development with its headquarters in
the Netherlands
and active in Kenya as Help a Child Africa (HACA) since 2009. Founded in 1968,
HaC’s mission is to improve the wellbeing of children living in poverty and
crisis through supportive communities.
Main interventions are focused at
early childhood development, education, (agricultural) vocational training and
economic development, with special attention for the position of girls and
women, and children’s rights.
For more information about HaC,
please visit https://www.helpachild.org.
Main features
To provide secure and timely driving
services to transport HACA staff, support the Program Coordinator in field work
and facilitate organization of field workshops and visits.
Objective of the function
Responsible to the Program
Coordinator – Gwassi for the proper maintenance of assigned HACA vehicle; safe
and timely delivery of HACA staff and visitors, material supplies &
correspondence to the designated destinations within and outside Gwassi. The
Driver will also double up as a Field Assistant supporting the Program
Coordinator with operational program tasks and roles.
Place in the organization
The driver is responsible and
accountable to the Program Coordinator based in Gwassi
Roles
Agronomic Field Support
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Support in farmer farm visits.
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Assist with the monitoring of the
demo plots set up by the SMEs.
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Support in basic farmer GAP
trainings.
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Be familiar with the commodity &
asset tracking and management.
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Organise for the training venues,
take field photos, facilitate preparations for HACA workshops in the Lake
region.
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Facilitate all program transport
needs.
Secure & timely transportation of
staff & goods
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Prepare a weekly transport plan and
register transportation requests by HaC staff.
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Provide secure and timely driving
services to transport staff and/or goods.
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Load and offload luggage, goods and
other material supplies with due regard to safety of goods and people.
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Facilitate airport pick up and drop
off for HaC staff & visitors.
Ensure well-maintained & serviced
vehicle
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Schedule annual vehicle examination
for service vehicles with the Transportation Department and apply for the
renewal for the vehicle license.
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Determine when and what kind of
maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially
car tyre condition.
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Ensure sound running of the vehicles
assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary.
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Check oil and tyres properly and keep
the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside.
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Maintain the vehicle in a clean and
neat manner.
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Maintain radio and telephone contact
with the line manger during field missions.
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Maintain vehicles log sheets on a
daily basis: maintain records of motor vehicle’s daily activity showing
journey, mileage, consumables and signature of authorising officer.
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Adhere to the HaC safety and security
policy, observe traffic and safety precautions to prevent motor vehicle
accident and traffic violations.
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Annually undertake a first aid
refresher training to be able to offer first aid services in case of accidents.
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Keep track of timely car insurance
renewals.
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Update monthly mileage records.
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Maintain log book of each service
vehicle on daily basis
Ensure secure & timely delivery
and dispatch of office correspondence
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Deliver payment transfers to the bank
and/or the suppliers.
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Assist with postage and with pick up
of office purchases.
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Conduct cash purchases for office
expenditure.
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Ensure timely dispatch and delivery
of all HaC related correspondence both incoming and outgoing
Requirements
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Certificate/Diploma in Project
Management, General Agriculture, Community Development and related fields.
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Computer Certificate
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Valid Driving Licence Class B, C, E.
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Over five (5) years relevant
experience driving four wheel drive vehicles.
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Valid First Aid Training Certificate.
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Certificate of good conduct.
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Fluent in English and good mastery of
Swahili and Dholuo.
Person Attributes
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Ability to follow detailed oral and
written instructions as well as interpret and follow operating manuals and
maintenance manuals.
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Must demonstrate 20/40 vision in each
eye and hearing capability without the use of hearing aid.
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Knowledge of the country’s road
network including motorised routes in both urban and rural areas as well as
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Ability to interpret road maps and rough
hand drawn sketches.
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Demonstrated knowledge of first-aid
applications.
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Ability to interpret and comply with
safety codes, traffic rules, regulations, and safe operating practices.
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Ability to perform safety
inspections, recognize and report mechanical problems, perform preventive
maintenance check (oil, and all fluid levels, tire pressure) etc.
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Ability to operate vehicles in severe
weather conditions, in mountainous areas or on rough steep terrain and loose
surfaces such as sand, gravel or mud.
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Ability to report facts concerning
accidents or emergencies to hospital personnel or law enforcement officials.
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Ability to load/offload goods,
interpret all vouchers, bill of laden, invoices to insure proper handling and
distribution of supplies and materials transported.
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Ability to meet time schedules and
deadlines and complete tasks without jeopardizing safety or integrity of work.
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Ability to operate vehicles at night
and at times in reduced visibility from heavy and blowing rain as well as in
emergencies.
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Ability to manoeuvre vehicle in tight
spaces, judging distance in congested and confined positions.
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Ability to adhere to HaC’s Core
Christian values
Core Competencies
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Integrity: Maintaining generally
accepted social and ethical standards in activities related to the function.
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Customer orientation: Investigating
the wishes and interests of clients and reacting accordingly. Anticipating the
interests of clients. Giving high priority to service preparedness and client
satisfaction.
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Cooperation: Actively contributing to
joint results, even when the subject involved is not of immediate personal
interest. Sharing information and knowledge with others.
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Planning and Organizing: Determines
goals and priorities effectively and indicates actions, resources, and time
needed to achieve particular goals.
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Judgement: Drawing right and
realistic conclusions based on available information.
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Decisiveness: Making decisions by
taking actions or committing himself to expressed judgments.
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Situational Awareness: Well informed
about social, political, and social developments and making effective use of
this knowledge for own function or organization.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates
are kindly invited to send a cover letter (1 Page) and CV (Max 2 Pages) as one
PDF document no later than 24th November 2017 to vacancies@haca.org.
In your cover letter please reflect
on your motivation for wanting to become part of Help a Child, being a child
centred and Christian organization.
On the email subject, kindly quote
the application reference: “Field Assistant/Driver (REF 2017/005)” We regret
that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.