Position Overview:
Heshima Kenya is a nonprofit organization based in Nairobi, Kenya dedicated to identifying, protecting and empowering unaccompanied refugee minors, especially adolescent girls, through our specialized shelter, education and advocacy programs.
Under the supervision of the Human Resource and Administration Officer, the Driver will undertake the following functions:
- Maintain all safety and security measures to all vehicles; Check level of motor oil, water, tyre pressure, battery water and brakes to ensure that all are in working order on a daily basis. Ensure that there is a spare tyre, jack and other necessary tools; fire extinguisher, first aid kits.
- Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and regularly serviced as per schedules.
- Provide safe and timely transport services to staff and participants.
- Ensure that the vehicle is comprehensively insured and observe proper procedure for insurance claims are followed in the event of an accident.
- Ensure that HK vehicles comply with G.o.K transport regulations.
- Complete the logbook for every day trips or specific trip and complete the fuel log sheet for any fuel purchases.
- In consultation with the HR Officer, coordinate vehicle allocation to staff.
- Provide periodic usage report of vehicle including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditures
- Ensure that all vehicle trips are authorized in advance by the HR officer.
- Ensure that all vehicle trips/journeys are recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey.
- Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
- Support the HR in delivery and petty issues. Comply with all relevant Heshima Kenya policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, security and other relevant policies.
- Ensure the effective and efficient use of all HK resources in order to keep costs low and ensure the security of staff.
Qualifications:
- Secondary ‘O’ level education
- B, C, E Class driving license
- At least five (5) years driving experience
- Good practical mechanical knowledge
- Certificate of good conduct
- Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs
- Must have valid Certificate of Good Conduct
- Simple knowledge of vehicle mechanics
- Must be a team player and capable of working with minimum supervision
- Must have good communication skills both in English and Swahili
- Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity
- Ability to work under pressure and odd hours when required
- Honest, encourages openness and transparency
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants are required to submit a CV and a Cover letter toinfor@heshimakenys.orgindicating the position applied for in the Reference Code on the subject line by 6th May 2015.
NB. Due to the urgency of these positions applications will be reviewed as and when they are received.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Conversing will lead to automatic disqualification
