The State Department for Livestock Development wishes to recruit suitable candidates to fill the following positions in Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP):
VACANCY NO : 4/02/2023 : Motor Vehicle Driver (1 POST)
The motor vehicle driver
will be responsible for driving project vehicles in the project area. The work
station will be at PMCU Nakuru. He/she will sign a five (5) year Contract of
Employment with the initial six months on probation. The contract will remain
in force but renewable annually based on satisfactory annual performance.
He/she will be answerable to the Administrative Assistant for the following
duties and responsibilities:
Duties &
Responsibilities
- Ensuring
the timely planned maintenance for the vehicle;
- Ensuring
the entries of all repairs, faults repaired are written in the Vehicle’s
Log Book;
- Ensuring
that the vehicle is regularly serviced, kept clean and maintained at all
times by;
- Carrying
out daily check of oil, water, fuel, battery, tyres etc;
- Maintaining
work tickets of mileage and fuel and oils drawn;
- Reporting
faults and ensuring that they are rectified by the authorized mechanic or
as otherwise directed by the Programme Coordinator and ensure that they
are recorded in relevant section of the work ticket and log book;
- Ensuring
that the vehicles are serviced as and when due for service by the
authorized mechanic or otherwise directed by the Programme Coordinator;
- Ensure
that road licenses are renewed at due dates where applicable;
- Ensuring
that details of all journeys completed are entered into the work ticket
and duly authorized;
- Perform
office deliveries as and when directed by the Administrative Assistant or
Programme Coordinator;
- Ensuring
that all journeys are authorized by the Administrative Assistant or
Programme Coordinator;
- Ensuring
that the assigned project vehicles are always safe and parked only in
authorized, secured and designated parking areas;
- Ensuring
that the assigned programme vehicles are parked in a secure compound
overnight;
- Ensuring
that all duties are performed efficiently and in a punctual manner; and
- Ensuring
that only authorized programme personnel use the assigned vehicles unless
otherwise instructed by the Administrative Assistant or the Programme
Coordinator.
Qualifications and other requirements:
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum
academic qualification of grade of D+ or equivalent;
- A
certificate in computer applications;
- A
valid clean driving license in classes B, C, E or equivalent which must
have been held for not less than 2 years;
- Not
less than 2 years uninterrupted driving experience in a busy office;
- A
certificate of good conduct from the Kenya Police which shall not be more
than 6 months old;
Other Requirements:
- Knowledge
of mechanics/preventive maintenance will be an added advantage;
- Excellent
oral and written communication skills in English and Kiswahili;
- Dependable,
responsible and reliable.
- Ability
to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines and work with minimum
supervision and sometimes work outside normal working hours;
- Ability
to work and interact with people from diverse, professional, social and
cultural backgrounds;
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the
qualification requirements should send their applications along with copies of
their academic and professional certificates, testimonials and detailed
Curriculum Vitae. They must also state their present employer, current position
and names and addresses of two referees and daytime telephone and email
contacts. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
KeLCoP is an equal
opportunity employer. Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Applications should be clearly
marked quoting the reference number of the position applied for on the letter
and envelope delivered to the address below:
The Principal Secretary
State Department for Livestock Development,
Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, 2nd floor Room 219.
P. O. Box 34188-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya
To reach on or before Monday, 16th
February 2023 at 17:00
hours local time.
Please note that
electronic applications shall not be accepted. Hard copies only.
