Driver
Organization Overview
Research Triangle
Institute (RTI) is a Not-for-Profit independent research institute dedicated to
conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human
condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 5,000 people, RTI offers
innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary
services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece
of the Research Triangle Park.
Project Description
USAID Western Kenya
Sanitation Project (USAID WKSP), a multi-year activity funded by the United
States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Kenya & East
Africa (USAID/KEA) to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable,
and locally owned sanitation marketplace in eight target counties of Western
Kenya -Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya.
Position Description
RTI anticipates staffing
the position of a driver for the Project Western Kenya Sanitation
Project. The main objective for the position is to drive a project
vehicle.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the
project driver include but are not limited to: –
Operate
USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project vehicles as assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain
vehicle log sheets by USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project
policies/regulations.
Check
the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to
the logistics team.
Adhere
to all safety and communication protocols as advised by USAID Western Kenya
Sanitation Project and supervisor.
Responsible
for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares,
etc.
Keep
the vehicle ready, clean, and on standby – ready for use always.
Assist,
as required, with logistics in the office’s daily workloads.
Cooperate
and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting
potential problems during daily business.
Report
all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management regularly.
Undertake
field assignments as assigned.
Responsible
for preparing and submitting monthly vehicle fuel and maintenance reports to
the logistics focal point.
Adherence
to all USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project policies and procedures as
outlined in the USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project policies and procedure
manuals.
Conduct
himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring
credit to USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project and not jeopardize its
humanitarian mission in the country of operation.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Experience
A
minimum of three years of relevant experience with a valid Kenya driver’s
license and certificate of good conduct.
Proof
of good driving record
Previous
work of at least 3 years of driving experience in the Not-for-Profit sector and
familiarity with rural terrain preferred.
Experience
in logistics support is an added advantage.
Oral
and written English and Kiswahili language fluency is necessary.
Candidates
from the local county locations are preferred.
Experience
operating manual 4×4 vehicles.
Experience
working in and thorough knowledge of Western countries is desired.
Knowledge
of routes, project areas, the NGO, and the diplomatic community is required.
How To Apply
