The key responsibility for this function is to drive project vehicles assigned and ensure safety not only for the motor vehicles but also for the passengers (project team)
Responsibilities
- Drive motor vehicle as authorized to approved official functions in a manner compatible with recognized local and international safety standards
- Be responsible for routine checks, perform basic day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle; perform minor repairs and arrange for regular check-ups and repair of unit’s vehicles including checks on the vehicle(s) cooling; oil; electrical and braking system amongst others.
- Maintain work tickets of vehicles assigned, including maintaining records of project vehicle, logging official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption and other mechanical services of the vehicle.
- Follow up on renewal of vehicle insurance, inspection and other related compliances.
- Ensure security and safety of vehicles on and off the road.
- Detect and report any vehicle system malfunction.
- Oversee and ensure safety of authorized passengers/goods.
- Maintain cleanliness of motor vehicle.
- Provide communication link with project staff.
- Maintain accurate, up to date record on vehicle condition report, fuel consumption.
- Administer first aid.
- Support other project tasks including taking photographs during official functions.
- Undertake other official functions including support to office management, delivering letters/project documents and photocopying amongst other official tasks.
Qualifications
- Completed Secondary School Education, KCSE Certificate; minimum Grade D Plain or its equivalent qualification;
- Valid license for the last five (5) years, and proof of driving minimum five (5) years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair;
- Suitability test for drivers;
- Occupational Trade Test II for drivers;
- Defensive driving certificate from a recognized institution;
- First-aid Certificate;
- Certificate of good conduct from Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
- Show merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- Ability to manage motor vehicle fleet and familiarity with other office operations like photocopying and computer literacy will be an added advantage.
Competencies
- A client oriented approach to work.
- Respect, tact and consideration for different cultures in all communications.
- Skills to manage relationships.
- Capacity to work for long hours
- Fluent in Kiswahili, English and native language
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
- Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues
Reporting
The Driver will be providing services under the daily guidance of the Project Front Office/Administration Assistant and or the County Project Coordinator, with overall guidance of Projects Operations Officer.
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