To facilitate Farm Africa staff with their transportation requirements for meetings, workshops, field visits and running project errands.
Responsibilities
To transport Farm Africa staff on official duties safely and responsibly
- To drive staff and carry out errands within Kilifi and Kwale Counties area according to the daily and weekly work schedules developed by the project coordinator and the project team
- Prepare for field visits and identify the locations before the travel
- To drive staff within Kenya and within the East African region as requested by the project coordinator
To be responsible for the management of the assigned Farm Africa vehicle
- To ensure that the vehicle log book is completed for all journeys and private mileage is clearly labelled as such.
- To conduct or oversee minor day-to-day repairs in the field.
- To complete a weekly vehicle check sheet and report any defects timely to the project coordinator.
- To request adequate funds for fuel and other vehicle expenses before a long journey
- To ensure that the vehicle is serviced as per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
- To arrange major vehicle repairs as required and to obtain quotes for any purchases or repairs according to the procurement rules of Farm Africa.
- To maintain the cleanliness of the car.
- Assist with office work if necessary
To assist in logistics
- Facilitate postage or parcels and other errands as required
- Banking and payments of cheques when requested
- Sourcing for quotes in consultation with the Project Admin/accountant and Project coordinator and in line with the procurement policies of Farm Africa
- Assist with preparation and setting up for workshops, meetings and any other project activity
To play an active role as a member of the Farm Africa Kenya team
- To communicate with respect in line with the Farm Africa code of conduct
- To participate in monthly (full) staff meetings for the project and the whole Farm Africa team
- Assist with reception cover if requested
- Any other duties as requested by your line manager
Qualifications
- KCSE certificate
- Certificate of good conduct
- Clean driving licence
- Minimum 3 years off road driving experience including 4WD Previous NGO work experience
- Vehicle maintenance and management
Skills & abilities
- Communication, both verbal and written Adaptability
- Motivation Team building
Our Values
- Investing in smallholder farming is the number one way to combat poverty in rural Africa. Farm Africa is a leading NGO specialising in growing agriculture, protecting the environment and developing businesses in rural Africa.
- Deep expertise and insightful evidence-based solutions are at the heart of everything Farm Africa does.
- Positive change starts with Africa’s people, so our experts work closely with local communities, engaging them in every level of decision-making.
- We take a long-term view so we can deliver lasting changes for farmers and their families.
- We model innovative new approaches and are not afraid to challenge strategies that are failing.
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