Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.
Title: Project Driver
Location: Kenya, Nairobi Office (1
position)
Contract: Two-year fixed term contract
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions
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About the role
To provide reliable and
safe driving services to staff, partners/ goods and assist with transport
related logistics. The driver will also be responsible to oversee the vehicles
are maintained in a cost-effective manner by overseeing routine and preventive
maintenance.
Reporting to the
Administrative Officer, the incumbent will be expected to perform driving
duties to the Sightsavers Nairobi Office. The key tasks includes but not
limited to the following:
Functions and duties:
- Transport
of persons, goods and / or documents (Function type: Logistic Support)
- Ensure
the safety of individuals using the vehicle with extra care and caution
when handling children
- short-distance
errands and long-distance trips
- Follow
up the driver planning, and scheduling using project Calendar and register
transportation requests
- Deliver
correspondence to project partners as may be required
- Facilitate
pick-ups for project visitors and transportation during official visits
- Service
vehicle maintenance management
- Monitor
vehicle mileage use and ensure that routine and regular service and
maintenance is carried out within required run-times
- Schedule
periodical vehicle examination for service
- Apply
for the renewal for the vehicle license
- Determine
when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general
maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition
- Ensure
sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where
necessary – Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in
clean condition, both inside and outside
- Keep
track of timely car insurance renewals
- Perform
pre–trip and post trip inspection of the vehicle and attend to any noted
faults and defects
- Update
monthly mileage records – Maintain logbook of each service vehicle on
daily basis
- Keep
the assigned vehicle(s) in good running condition and perform routine
daily checks (check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
This is an involved role,
please read the Job Description for full details
Jobholder Entry
Requirements – the essential knowledge, skills and behaviours required
Knowledge (Education
& Related Experience):
- Secondary
school certificate with driving school training or equivalent; relevant
experience or knowledge and skills
- Valid
Class C driver’s license and clean driving record
- Must
be able to pass criminal background check
- Physically
able to reach, stretch, bend, and sit for long periods of time during
daily routine
- Previous
professional experience driving preferred; training may be provided
- Experience
of a professional driving role, ideally in an NGO environment
- 5
years driving and work experience in provision of driving services
preferably in an international organisation
- Embassy
or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record
- Experience
in defensive driving is desirable
- Computer
literate – basic computer skills like use of word and excel packages
Skills (Training or
Competence):
- Interpersonal,
communication skills
- Able
to work well alone
- Reliable
and punctual with dedicated professionalism to job and duties
- Able
to adapt to changing schedules or routines, organised and able to follow a
schedule
- Excellent
time management skills
- Able
to assist staff/passengers when needed
- Focused
on customer service
- Demonstrate
safe driving practices
How to Apply
To apply for this exciting
new opportunity, please complete an application via our recruitment portal. We
are particularly interested in learning of your motivations for applying.
Due to project deadlines,
we are keen to fill this role as quickly as possible so applications will be considered
as soon as they are received.
As an equal opportunity
employer, we actively encourage applications from all sections of the
community. Sightsavers is a Disability Confident Leader and qualified people
with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.
Closing Date: 26 March, 2023
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