Job Purpose
Under
the supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the job holder will support
and provide safe and reliable transportation service to the ARPWASH 111 project
team.
Principal Responsibilities
- Ensuring that Amref staff and
deliveries are taken to their destinations in a timely, safe and secure
manner.
- Having the vehicle for the trip
ready in advance.
- Being punctual to pick up and drop
people as required.
- Ensuring that all tools required
for the trip are in the vehicle.
- Ensuring that the trip is smooth,
thus no over-speeding.
- Ensuring that all documentation
regarding the trip is done and all authorizations have been obtained.
- Ensuring that the delivery book is
signed for all deliveries.
- Ensuring that the allocated vehicle
is always kept clean.
- Washing the car regularly and
ensuring that it is kept tidy at all times.
- Keeping the car in good working
condition.
- Checking the tyre pressure, oil
tank before each trip.
- Keeping to service schedules.
- Keeping alert on any possible
mechanical problems.
- Ensuring that necessary repairs are
carried out economically and timely.
- Maintaining up to date and accurate
reports of work tickets including kilometers traveled, fuel consumed and
dates of oil changes.
- Ensuring the safety of passengers
at all times.
- Ensuring that the assigned vehicle
has all required registrations/licensing and inspections and that
necessary document is retained with the vehicle.
- Ensuring that car seat belts are
functional and that all passengers have fastened their safety belts at all
times.
- Adhering to traffic rules at all
times.
- Avoiding and reporting any
accidents.
- Ensure personal compliance with the
Government Traffic Act.
- Report incidents and take
appropriate steps as per the organization’s rules and regulations.
- Maintain up to date and accurate
records of vehicle work tickets and monthly fuel voucher booklet.
Required Qualifications
Education, Experience & Competencies
- Minimum “O” (Form 4 certificate)
level of education.
- At least Three (3) years of driving
experience with a good track record in a busy office, preferably in an
NGO.
- MUST have a valid driving license.
- Training on defensive driving or
basic mechanic is desirable.
- Certificate in basic computer
applications.
- Oral and written English and
Kiswahili language fluency with the ability to follow instructions.
- Candidates from the local county
locations are preferred.
- Time management skills
- Flexibility and adaptability.
- Good general understanding of the
different vehicle parts.
- Ability to understand what
precautions and preventive measures are required for proper vehicle
maintenance.
- Ability to work after office hours
on some occasions while maintaining a positive enthusiastic attitude.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and
ability to show respect to those being served.
- Be well organized.
How To Apply