Driver
CONTEXT:
Under
the overall supervision of the Head of Program and Policy Development and the
direct Supervision of the Head of Sub Office, Dadaab the incumbent will be
responsible for driving IOM vehicles to transport persons and goods authorized
by IOM in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities
- Drive IOM vehicles and execute the tasks as
assigned by direct supervisor.
- Ensure the safety of passengers, cargo and vehicle
and observe traffic rules, road discipline with most direct and safe roads
to the destination.
- Perform day-to-day maintenance of the assigned
vehicle to ensure roadworthiness. This includes daily check of tyres,
brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.
- Prepare and submit weekly reports on vehicle
status. Fill in the inspection sheet of vehicle status and share with the
supervisor. Report promptly, to the direct supervisor, any defects or
malfunctioning of the vehicle that require immediate attention for
planning and control of regular services.
- In case of accident, inform direct and overall
supervisors immediately; prepare written incident report and obtain a
Police Report/Abstract.
- Maintain the vehicle road logbook, including the
status of fuel and oil changes at all times.
- Complete the online database entry for the
assigned vehicle in fleet database on weekly basis.
- Check daily status and availability of spares,
jack, fire extinguishers and tools.
- Refuel the vehicle as required and perform
compulsorily record in the log sheet.
- Maintain assigned vehicle clean, tidy all the
times and ensure it is road worthy.
- Ensure that the IOM vehicles are only used for
official/authorized business.
- Ensure that the keys are returned for safeguarding
at the end of the shift or handed over to the next driver.
- Ensure a hand over form is duly completed and
signed by both drivers during the exchange of vehicles.
- Ensure that driver’s SOP is followed without any
breach.
- Prepare convoy security clearances and forward
them accordingly to the IOM Kenya Field Security Unit and ensure vehicle
is kept secured at all times.
- Collect and deliver mail, official documents and
other items as needed.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Education
- Completed High/Secondary school education
with two years of relevant professional experience.
Experience
- At least two years’ continuous driving experience;
- Valid Driving License (A, B, C, E class), PSV
licenses is an added advantage;
- Possession of a Government driving test grade I and
II;
- Possession of Mechanical certificate from an
accredited school is a plus;
- Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs;
- Good knowledge of routes within the country;
- Good knowledge and working experience with HF and
VHF Radios
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills;
- Availability to work during weekends and after
hours as requested;
- Mature individual, able to work independently,
paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines;
- Good computer skills, especially in Ms Office:
Word, Outlook and Excel.
Languages
Fluency
in both written and spoken English and Kiswahili is required.
How to apply
Interested
candidates are invited to submit their application by sending a Motivation Letter and the updated
CV to the email address hrnairobi@iom.int referring to this
advertisement.
Closing
Date: 21 December
2021
Only
shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
