Driver/Logistician at Fondazione L’Albero Della Vita Onlus (FADV)

Supervisor: Finance Officer

Duty station: Nairobi, FADV office, with field missions if needed in other counties

Starting date: April 2018

Duration of the assignment: 12 months, extensible, with 3 months’ probation

Role and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving project vehicles and transport FADV staff in different locations in as needed.
• Fill out mileage log book, vehicle maintenance and fuel record sheet.
• At all-time ensure safe driving and safety of the passengers and cargo, following up the traffic rules.
• Carry a serviceable first aid kit in the car.
• Maintain vehicles in good conditions.
• Load and download vehicle safety.
• Perform minor maintenance of the vehicles when required.
• Responsible for the security of the vehicles and luggages on board.
• Responsible for the security of the passengers and staff.
• Managing Inventory: Permanent assets, Inventory i.e. vehicles, computers, Consumable i.e. stationery, pens etc.
• Managing inventories/Stores: Food stuffs, Seeds, Spares.
• Managing Office and ensuring cleanness.
• Placing Orders.
• Preparing Supplies Request.
• Participating in Procurement meetings and Sitting in Procurement Committee.
• Managing and Recording the use of vehicles spares and repairs.
• Keeping daily record of Vehicle movement while indicating fuel consumption – indicating movement between locations.
• Ensuring the vehicle, check validity of insurance.
• Maintaining vehicle cleanness and in serviceable condition all the time.
• Any other duty as required by the line manager commensurate with the post.

Diploma / Level of studies:

• Diploma and above in Management, Supplies management, Logistics management, Economics or other related fields of study;
• Must possess a valid and active BCE class driving license

Experience:

A minimum of 2 years NGO related work experience as a storekeeper; training on stock management, supply chain management, logistics management, planning, and other related topics.

Skills:

• Basic computer skills (Microsoft office word, excel, etc); good command of arithmetic concepts.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Good command of English Language; Good communication skills (both written and oral) in English.
• Data handling skill.
• Good analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and determination to meet deadlines.

Other:

• Honesty and strong ethics are required in order to be successful in this position.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated capacity and willingness to learn - open to learning new ways of doing things.
• Professional attitude towards work.
• Pro-active and results oriented, and friendly.
• Flexible and adaptable in working with an up-and-coming not-for-profit organization

Confidentiality

Employees must sign a Child Protection Policy and a confidentiality agreement, and may not share organizational materials without the express written permission from a supervisor; and

Respect – FADV aims to always show respect and appreciation for our team members and they ask all staff to show the same respect for FADV staff, board members, Partners and all.