Drivers (3) –RAY Project
About Us
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.
About the Role
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.
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 ’ no
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.
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