Practical Action
Vacancy
Announcement: Drivers (3)
– RAY Project
Practical
Action is a global innovator, inspiring people to discover and adopt ingenious,
practical ways to free themselves from poverty and disadvantage.
With
over 50 years of expertise, Practical Action has a strong heritage, and track
record of bringing communities and experts together to find practical,
sustainable solutions to enable people to meet their needs, which work for both
people and the planet.
We
are committed to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through all
our work.
This
includes programmes, knowledge sharing, advocacy, external communications, and
our own organisational development.
At
a minimum, we ensure that all our work is gender sensitive, seeking gender
transformative approaches as our overall ambition and in accordance with
context.
Practical
Action is commencing a five-year project that will be implemented in Kisumu, Homabay,
Siaya, Migori, Nyamira, Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia and Vihiga Counties.
The project aims to make agriculture an attractive and resilient employer for young people by promoting agricultural livelihoods for the youth underpinned by agro-ecological principles and practices.
The
project aims to break the cycles of low productivity and increasing rural
poverty, through a holistic approach which will enable young men and women to
increase their income through agri-business.
Practical
Action seeks to recruit a capable and profession Driver to be based in our
Kisumu field office.
The
post holder will be responsible for driving Practical Action vehicles to
transfer staff and approved visitors and project stakeholders as well as to
deliver/collect parcels as assigned.
To
be successful in the role, you will have at least Secondary School Education
(KCSE), minimum valid Kenya driver’s license Class (B, C, E), minimum of 3
years accident-free driving experience, must be of good conduct demonstrated
through a valid certificate of good conduct, basic level vehicle mechanics and
Computer skills (at least in use of Ms Word, Excel and Internet) is desirable.
CLICK HERE for a detailed job
description.
How to
Apply
If
you have the experience, skills and the ability we are looking for, please
email your application letter stating your motivation and suitability for the
role and an up to date CV to: recruitment@practicalaction.or.ke with the title
‘Driver – RAY Project ’ not later than 17th March 2023.
Additional
Information
Practical
Action is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applications from
under-represented groups.
We
stay committed to cultivating an inclusive and diverse working environment and
believe that people from different backgrounds or cultures give us different
perspectives, and the more perspectives we have, the more successful we will
be.
By
building a culture where everyone feels heard, respected and valued we give
everyone working with us the opportunity to achieve their full potential.
Practical
Action is committed to safeguarding and protecting children and vulnerable
adults and as such candidates will be subject to pre-employment checks.
The
successful applicant must have the pre-existing right to both live and work in
Kenya.
Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.