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Description
To provide driving and messenger services to the CDC Project. Maintain the project vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition, perform minor preventive maintenance and safety checks on a daily basis and inform the supervisor of discrepancies. The incumbent will be based in Nairobi county offering support to Rift Valley and Western regions respectively.
Job Summary / Responsibilities
- Drive project staff and visitors to meetings and appointments with due caution and courtesy as assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintains project vehicle in good condition, including cleaning inside and outside of the vehicle and engine check-up, fluid levels and the tires which are to be conducted on a daily basis.
- Maintains a current driving license for self and advise the Administrative Officer when the project vehicle licenses are due for renewal, appropriate inspections and registrations for vehicles.
- Runs office errands such as message/equipment deliver, visa applications, picking-up and collecting mail from post office and other errands as assigned by the supervisor.
- Ensure that the passengers adhere to the traffic rules and regulations e.g. wearing seat belts.
- Report immediately any traffic accident to the insurance company and to the supervisor.
- Assists with office tasks, such as photocopying, pick up of supplies etc.
- Performs any other duties as assigned by the Senior Laboratory Specialist.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of counties and its surrounding areas where CDC project will have presence, streets neighborhoods, airports and government offices.
- Skilled and experienced safe driver with valid driver’s license and no history of responsibility for accidents.
- Ability to lift heavy packages and moves furniture.
- Ability to maintain vehicles in good condition.
- Basic knowledge of First Aid.
- Able to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
- Able to report to work and maintain time schedule and work extra hours as needed.
- Willingness and interest in supporting CDC programs and goals.
- Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
Minimum Requirements Standards
- Secondary school ‘O’ level graduate or equivalent years of relevant experience; plus a minimum of five years working with a public or private organization operating motor vehicles professionally.
- Must have a good working knowledge of English with ability to understand spoken and written English well and Kiswahili.
- Must have a current, valid driving license with an excellent driving record showing no history of responsibility for accidents.
- Must be in possession of a current and valid certificate of good conduct within the year.
- Maintains a good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations.
- Good knowledge of the counties and its surrounding areas.
- Experience driving for a diplomatic mission or NGO is an added advantage
- Prefer experience with medium-to-large sized international organization.
- Experience must reflect knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
More Information
- Job City Nairobi
