Driver / Office Assistant Job in Nairobi

Habitat for Humanity in Kenya: HFH Kenya is a leading housing organization whose mandate is to enable the low income families to access decent and affordable shelter. 

Through provision of affordable financial and technical services. 

HFH brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.

HFH Kenya is affiliated to Habitat International (HFHI) a non-profit, ecumenical Christian ministry founded on the conviction that every man, woman and child should have a decent, safe and affordable place to live.

HFH in Kenya is looking to recruit appropriate candidates for the following positions:

Job Title:
 Driver / Office Assistant

Reports To:
 Human Resources & Administration Officer
 
Location: Nairobi
 

Purpose: The purpose of this position it to provide driving, messenger, and administrative services to staff that contribute to the fulfillment of the core mission of Habitat for Humanity Kenya of building and renovating houses that ensure families live in decent houses and decent communities
 
Relationship with other Departments
  • All departments and staff
Duties
 
Driving
  • Under the supervision of the Human Resources Officer, ensure the smooth transportation of staff and resources to as required.
  • Ensure that organizational vehicles are well maintained, and serviced regularly
  • Reporting and ensuring the compliance of assigned vehicle with all statutory and maintenance required.
  • Ensure all travel authorization before any trip
  • Ensure that only authorized persons/goods are carried in the assigned organizational vehicle.
Messenger Services
  • Deliver letters, parcels, documents to various offices and locations as directed by the Human Resources &Administration Officer.
  • Pay bills and undertake other chores as directed.
Administrative Services
  • Produce copies and dispatch documents to regions as required
  • Filing of office documents
  • Ensure cleanliness of the office.
  • Perform any other duties as requested by your supervisor.
Key Performance Measures / Indicators
  • Well maintained vehicles
  • No accidents
  • All documents filed
Resources Available to the Job Holder
  • Company vehicles
  • Keys
Qualifications
  • KCSE / O’ level Form Four certificate with a mean grade of C
  • A clean driving license - Class BCE
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
  • Excellent English and Kiswahili communication skills- both oral and written
  • Candidates with craft certificates or additional qualification will have an added advantage
  • A certificate of good conduct
  • Good Vision: You will have to watch everything on the road for potential collisions, accidents and mishaps.
  • Punctuality: Drivers are expected to get to their destination on time, thus being able to manage your time wisely.
Experience
  • 5 years continuous and accident free driving
Other Information
  • Frequent travel to the regions
  • Honesty
  • High level of integrity
  • Able to work long hours
How to Apply

If you feel you meet the requirements for any of these positions, send your application letter indicating the reference number, title of position along with an updated CV and telephone contacts of three professional references to hfhkenya@hfhkenya.or.ke to be received by 26 June, 2015 / 23 June, 2015 (Consultant).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.


HFH Kenya is an equal opportunity employer.