Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).
NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007. In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.
NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.
Position Vacant: Fleet In-ChargeNRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007. In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.
NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.
Reporting to: Assistant Program Support Manager - Logistics
Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel to the field offices in Somalia
Duration of Contract: ASAP 2011 to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)
Main Responsibilities include:
- Plan, schedule, monitor and allocate duties to drivers, maintaining a logbook for all trips undertake.
- Plan, organize and coordinate vehicle maintenance and repair program
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedule for every vehicle in the fleet.
- Oversee and assess all maintenance and repairs carried on vehicles by external mechanics before payment is made.
- Ensure that all drivers based in Nairobi fill the vehicles log sheets with accurate information of vehicle movement, maintenance and fuel usage.
- Ensure the renewal of vehicle licenses and insurance covers
- Ensure that the NRC vehicles are used and maintained as per NRC’s policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Coordinate and facilitate the timely reporting of eventualities like accidents and breakdowns.
- Oversee driving staff in picking, dropping and circulating of mail, letters, contracts, proposals and other documents at the required destinations.
- Assist in processing of visas, passports, clearing and forwarding of import and export documentation.
- Maintain section records including logbooks, waiver forms and fuel consumption reports.
- Follow up on prompt payment of parking fees, fuel, repairs and taxis.
- Ensure that the Mission generator is fueled and in good working condition at all times.
- Assign, supervise and appraise the work of all NRC Nairobi Driver staff.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Required skills and qualifications:
- Diploma/Certificate on auto mechanical engineering or recognised mechanical apprenticeship
- At least 5 years working experience as a mechanic or fleet supervisor.
- Kenya Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Driving License
- Kenya Police Certificate of Good Conduct
- Kenya Automobile Association (AA) Certificate of Proficiency in driving.
- Should possess excellent diagnostic and repair skills
- Good planner and ability to prioritize conflicting activities
- A team player
- Polite, respectful and sociable
- Basic computer (word processing and email) skills
- Understanding of security and fleet management.
Applications should be submitted to:
Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no
Or
Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P O Box 05, Dadaab
Please indicate the title of the position as the subject for email applications
Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.
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