Driver
Accountabilities
- Checking daily, the technical
conditions of the assigned vehicle (state of the tires, oil, fuel, brakes,
radio equipment, spare parts, etc.), performing weekly check according to
the MSF Logbook, refilling it when necessary, and keeping it clean to
ensure it can be driven in perfect conditions. Carrying out a hand over if
another uses the vehicle
- Ensuring the security of
passengers in the vehicle, driving carefully, observing speed limits and
traffic rules in the country as well as MSF security rules, in order to
avoid car accidents.
- Ensuring all passengers have all
necessary papers in order before travelling, and ensuring on MSF staff
sign disclaimers of responsibility before using the vehicle
- Ensuring correct loading and
unloading of the vehicle, submitting the documents to the receiver of the
goods, checking the status of delivered goods, returning the duly
completed documents to Logistics and ensuring that the goods have the
necessary documents
- Ensuring that all vehicle
documents and the driver’s driving license are valid and in the vehicle. •
Informing the line manager of any incident involving the transportation of
passengers and/or goods.
- Knowing how to use all types of
radios, codes, call numbers and radio alphabets by heart and communicating
with base according to MSF communications policy to inform the driver’s
position and any potential implications.
- Knowing and respecting the
security rules related to vehicle movements, specifically those related to
customs, checkpoints and roadblocks. Ensuring all passengers know and
respect the security rules
Requirements
- Education: Essential literacy
and driving license. Good knowledge of country roads
- Experience:
- Essential 2 years minimum of
previous driving experience
- Desirable experience with
specific vehicles to use (4×4 and Urban cars
- Desirable in MSF or other NGOs
- Language: English & Kiswahili
Knowledge:
- Desirable knowledge of basic
mechanics
- Good knowledge of Mombasa area
roads
Competencies:
- Results and Quality Orientation
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Behavioural Flexibility
- Commitment to MSF Principles
- Stress Management
How to Apply