Program Driver at Heshima Kenya

Position Overview:

As a program driver, your main responsibility includes:

• Maintain all safety and security measures to all vehicles;
• Check level of motor oil, water, tyre pressure, battery water and brakes to ensure that all are in working order on a daily basis.
• Ensure that there is a spare tyre, jack and other necessary tools; fire extinguisher, first aid kits.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and regularly serviced as per schedules.
• Provide safe and timely transport services to staff and participants.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle insurance policy and observe proper procedure for insurance claims are followed in the event of an accident.
• Ensure that HK vehicles comply with G.o.K and County Government transport regulations.
• Complete the logbook for every day trips or specific trip and complete the fuel log sheet for any fuel purchases.
• In consultation with the HR Officer, coordinate vehicle allocation to staff.
• Provide periodic usage report of vehicle including total mileage, fuel consumption and expenditures.
• Ensure that all vehicle trips are authorized in advance by the HR Officer.
• Ensure that all vehicle trips/journeys are recorded in the log book at the start and completion of the journey.
• Ensure that the keys and vehicle documents are kept in a secure place when the vehicle is not in use.
• Comply with all relevant Heshima Kenya policies and procedures with respect to child protection, health and safety, security and other relevant policies.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of all HK resources in order to keep costs low and ensure the security of staff.
• Perform any other official duty as may be assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

Qualifications:

• Secondary ‘O’ level education
• B, C, E Class driving license
• At least five (5) years driving experience
• Good practical mechanical knowledge
• Certificate of good conduct
• Good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs
• Must have valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Simple knowledge of vehicle mechanics
• Must be a team player and capable of working with minimum supervision
• Must have good communication skills both in English and Swahili
• Must be courteous, honest and of high integrity
• Ability to work under pressure and odd hours when required
• Honest, encourages openness and transparency