Driver & Dispatch Officer (3
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Vacancy Notice No. HRTK/KEN/D/02/19
REPORTING TO: Driver/Logistics
Assistant
IN LIASON WITH: Logistics
And Administration Manager
Job Summary
HIAS
is an international non-profit organization with a vision for a world in which
refugees, displaced persons and asylum seekers find welcome, safety and
freedom. HIAS operation in Kenya was established in 2002 with the mission to
serve the most vulnerable refugees through protection, resilience, economic
inclusion and provision of durable solutions.
HIAS
seeks to recruit a Driver/Dispatch Officer who will provide effective transport
facilitation to staff and clients in order to attain the objectives of the
organization.
Responsibilities
·
Support the Eastleigh Office Staff on
official transport and dispatch duties to required destinations when requested
·
Facilitate transport of Kayole office
Field Operations Staff when carrying out home visits and outreach activities
·
Maintain high standard of service to
both internal and external guests.
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Ensure punctuality and safe transport
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Observing the road and traffic laws
and regulations of the Country.
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Ensure that safe driving practices
are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
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Ensure vehicle is kept clean, tidy
and in good working condition at all times
·
Ensure vehicle is kept secure at all
times
·
Ensure vehicle is given
regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes,
tyres, etc.
·
Ensure vehicle repairs are carried
out properly by official manufacturers specifications
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Arrange for other repairs, prepare
vehicle spare parts inventory
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Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring
report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage
as required
·
Log official trips, daily mileage,
gas consumption, oil changes as required.
·
Provide assistance to the Operations
Manager and other office staff in the time working at the office, in tasks
including but not limited to photocopying and filing.
·
Handling mail, delivering goods and
correspondences, carrying parcels, packages, and delivery and collection of
official documents as required
Qualifications
·
Minimum of Secondary school education
is preferred with a Minimum of Grade C.
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Must have a clean and valid driving
license of classes B, C, and E
·
Should have a minimum of five (5)
years of experience in driving 4WD vehicles, Nissan Vans and school bus.
Skills and Competencies
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Flexibility and ability to stand in for
other drivers when required to do so is necessary.
·
Good inter-personal, communication
(English and Kiswahili-written and spoken) a must.
·
Must have good knowledge of Nairobi
and its environs
·
Basic mechanical knowledge is an
advantage
Cooks (6 Posts)
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Vacancy
Notice No. HRTK/KEN/C/02/19
Reporting
To: Centre Manager
Responsibilities
·
Oversees and participate in the
preparation and cooking and serving of well balanced main meals to shelter
residents.
·
Determine quantities to be cooked and
size of portions to be served, taking into account total population of the safe
house
·
Ensure that high standards of hygiene
and health are maintained in the kitchen
·
Perform any other duties as may be
required
Qualifications
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A certificate in Hotel and catering
management or food and beverage
·
Should have a minimum of 3 years of
experience in the catering industry
Skills and Competencies
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Ability to accurately read,
measure, convert and follow recipes and assemble ingredients according to
cooking standards and recipes.
·
Ability to work independently and as
a contributing member of a team to ensure deadlines, goals and objectives are
met.
·
Comprehensive understanding of Food
Hygiene Regulations.
·
Experience of high volume catering in
a busy work place.
·
Fully conversant with various cooking
methods like boiling, baking, roasting and steaming.
How to Apply
Please
send a cover letter and curriculum vitae indication your current and expected
salary to the email address; recruitment.kenya@hias.org In addition, indicate Vacancy Notice No. in the
subject line. Applications not bearing the requirements highlighted in this
advert will not be considered. Important: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. Closing date 28th February 2019 by 5.00pm