Driver
Department: Finance and Administration
Reporting: Office Administrator
Supervises: None
Contractual Duration: One year renewable contract, which is subject to performance
and funding
Location: Nairobi
Overall Purpose
The purpose of this position is to
provide driving and administrative services to staff that contribute to the
fulfillment of the mandate of Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC).
The driver will be responsible and
accountable to the Office Administrator for developing and implementing
responsive strategies and systems for providing driving, mechanical and
administrative services with due regard to market price, cost, quality and speed
of delivery as well as economy of operations.
This involves provision of safe and
efficient transport services, maintenance of motor vehicles, cost-effective
purchase of quality motor vehicle parts, fuel and motor vehicle services, while
ensuring that all KHRC’s finance and procurement policies and strategies are
followed and donor compliance is maintained.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Driving
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Undertake the driving of KHRC staff
to meetings, field research or workshops within and outside Nairobi
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Meets the KHRC Chairperson and Board
Members at the airport and drive them to and from various destinations as
advised.
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Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the
organization vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc and perform
minor repairs and arranges for other major repairs.
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Ensure cleanliness and good
maintenance of all the KHRC vehicles, including timely servicing of vehicles
based on service schedule
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Maintain up to date vehicle records
on mileage, faults, maintenance, repairs, fuel purchases, incident reports and
accident reports
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Ensure that the necessary steps
required by rules and regulations are taken in case of accidents, including
filing the necessary reports with the police
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Requisition supplies and materials
necessary for the efficient running of the motor vehicle.
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Ensure all vehicles have valid road
and insurance licenses, including renewal of the AA motor vehicle cover
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Ensure availability and safety of all
the required motor vehicle documents and equipment including hazard triangle,
spare wheel, first aid kit, tool box, towing cables, jumper cables and any
other necessary parts in the vehicle.
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Ensure safety of all organization
vehicles by undertaking all safety measures including steering locks, alarms,
locking doors and windows when not in use, parking in safe spots and putting
all items in the trunk to avoid unnecessary break-ins.
Administrative
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Undertake external deliveries of
mail, documents and other deliveries as and when required.
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Collect mails, cheques and documents
from various destinations and deliver them to the organization
Required Qualifications and Job
Competencies
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3 years and above vehicle driving
experience with no track record of accidents
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Must possess a BCE class driving
license and any other license required by the National Transport & Safety
Authority (NTSA)
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Must have a valid certificate of good
conduct
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Certificate in automotive/mechanical
engineering will be an added advantage
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Must have good vision and map reading
skills
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Ability to read and write is a must
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Must have good communication skills
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Be familiar with the various routes
in Nairobi and other environs
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Ability to use discretion, initiative
and good judgment in planning and scheduling routes
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Demonstrate professional competence
and mastery of subject matter, is conscientious and efficient in meeting
commitments, observes deadlines and remains calm in stressful situations.
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Perform any other duties as assigned
If you believe you fit the profile,
submit your application and CV detailing your suitability for the post and
include daytime telephone contacts and three referees, preferably your current
or previous line managers to vacancies@khrc.or.ke quoting the title of the position you
are applying for in the subject line.
The closing date for this position is
on 24th March 2017
