Driver 1 at FHI360 NGO

Job Description

Location: Nutrition and Health Program Plus (NHP Plus), Busia

Grade: 2

JOB SUMMARY

• To provide driving and messenger services to the Nutrition and Health Program Plus (NHPplus) Kenya based in the Buisa office.
• 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.

KEY 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 deliveries, 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.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

REQUIREMENTS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of Busia, counties.
• 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• ‘O’ level with a pass.
• Must have at least five year experience 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.
• Maintains a good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations.
• Experience driving for a diplomatic mission or NGO is an added advantage.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.