Driver Mechanic, Care for Children Project (4C Project)-Turkana County

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.

Job Title: Driver Mechanic (Ref:2016/57)

Department/Country: 4C Kenya Program

Position Type: Local

Job Location: Turkana

Band: Grade 2

Reports To: Fleet Coordinator

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Job Summary:**

The Driver/Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and driving the organizations vehicles to authorized destinations. Ensure cleanliness of assigned vehicles, record and maintain mileage logs and movement documents as per organizations policies, oversee safety and security for vehicles assigned at all locations during travel, carry out maintenance and mechanical repairs assigned and give feedback on all necessary repairs and assist the VMU supervisor in diagnosing and testing vehicles

Specific Responsibilities:**

• Comply, observe the Kenyan Highway Code and organizations policies on driving at all times.
• Ensure all vehicle maintenance services are carried out in accordance with set service schedules and checklist duly signed and completed.
• Undertake all repair work assigned properly to meet set standards in readiness for travel and continuously monitor condition of each vehicle assigned to and promptly report to VMU Supervisor in case of any damages, accidents and incidents.
• Plan ahead to meet anticipated travel requirements. Fueling, pre-travel checks, travel docs, vehicle expenses, cross border docs and any other docs and persons traveling for packing instructions and timings.
• Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all vehicles assigned to, promptly collect used sheets to avoid loss or defacing.
• Routinely check all assigned vehicles Licenses, Insurances and promptly advice the VMU Supervisor when renewals are due
• Carry out duties of staff transport when assigned and ensure highest quality, courteous, efficient services and safe driving for all occupants.
• Report immediately on route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions or otherwise to the office and VMU Supervisor as the situations arises.
• Assist the VMU supervisor to identify training needs in view of self-improvement in performance appraisals and give feedback on trainings attended and set goals and give feedback on training on courses attended, which are of benefit to other personnel.
• Take delivery of sub-contracted works carried out on organizations vehicles, inspecting and certifying conformity with requirements and expectations and advising the VMU Supervisor accordingly.
• Being accountable for all spares, accessories etc. fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field.
• Fill vehicle performance reports at the end of each long trip and strictly follow up that repairs needed are carried out.
  Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
  These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning
  Add Competencies Relevant for the Specific Position:
  These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each program manager to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results:
  Supervisory Responsibilities:**
  None
  Key Working Relationships:**

Internal: CRS Staff, Relevant Managers and any other relevant departments in CRS/KE

External:** As required

Required Qualifications and Experience:**

A. KNOWLEDGE

• Government Trade Test Grade 1 or Grade 2 with five years working experience in a similar position with a busy organization.
• Knowledge and skills in vehicle maintenance and repairs
• ‘O’ Level education
• Valid accident free driving license Class A, B, C, E with a minimum of four years long distance and off-road driving experience
  SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Willingness to travel under difficult circumstances
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team
• Good oral and written communication skills (English).

Required Foreign Language:**

Fluency in English both Written and Spoken

Disclaimer:

This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

HOW TO APPLY:

Written applications indicating the reference number of position applied for and CV including day-time contact phone numbers, as well as names and contact information of three references should reach the below-mentioned by Close of Business Monday January 9, 2017.

Human Resources Manager

Catholic Relief Services – Kenya Program

E-mail: hr@ke.earo.crs.org

Please indicate the Reference Number (Ref: 2016/57) on the ‘email subject. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note: Catholic Relief Services (CRS) does not charge any fees from applicants for any recruitment. Further, CRS has not retained any agent in connection with this recruitment