Driver - Norwegian Church Aid

Norwegian Church Aid is seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced person to fill the position of a Driver.

Reports to: The HR & Administration Manager Duty Station: Nairobi, but with travel to the field Start date: Immediately Contract period: One Year

Background NCA works for the attainment and realization of peoples’ rights through the development of sustainable initiatives and strengthening of local capacities. NCA’s interventions in Kenya focus mainly on climate change, gender based violence, women and governance and livelihoods and trade. Kenya Programme activities are clustered in Mandera, Embu, Yatta, Nairobi, Kajiado and Lamu/Tana River.

Key Responsibilities of post holder

1. Collecting and delivering mail from/to the Post Office
2. Clearing of all incoming and outgoing parcels and registered mail from the Post Office.
3. Delivering cheques/payments to suppliers, NSSF, NHIF, KRA, etc.
4. Collecting statements from the bank.
5. Delivering and collecting parcels to/from the airport.
6. Picking/dropping NCA staff and visitors from/to airport, meetings, etc.
7. Driving NCA Officers and visitors to project sites within the country.
8. Daily monitoring of NCA vehicles to ensure cleanliness.
9. Reporting on detected faults, dents or scratches on all NCA vehicles and following up on maintenance.
10. Ensuring vehicle insurances and parking tickets are up to date.

Education Kenya Certificate of Secondary School (KCSE) level

Experience

1. At least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian/development agency,
2. Experience in driving to many parts of Kenya will be an advantage.

Professional Training

1. Motor Vehicle Mechanic
2. Defensive Driving

Skills

1. Strong decision making ability
2. Good analytical and communication skills
3. Ability to use Word and Excel computer packages and internet
4. High level of patience and cross cultural adaptability and sensitivity
5. Excellent inter-personal skills and ability to work closely with other staff
6. Ability to work under pressure, independently and with minimum supervision to meet strict deadlines

Language Excellent written and spoken English and Kiswahili

The successful candidate will be expected to show commitment to NCA’s vision, mission, values and strategies. Knowledge of the 2010 HAP Standard in Accountability and Quality Management would be an advantage.

NCA upholds the right of equal opportunity, and qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Applicants who meet the requirements and qualifications outlined above, should submit an application letter and a detailed C.V., indicating contact details of three professional referees and expected remuneration to:

Vacancies.Ncakenya@nca.no. or HR & Administration Manager Norwegian Church Aid AACC Building 6th Floor Waiyaki Way, Westlands P.O. Box 52802-00200 Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.