Driver at Abt Associates

USAID – US President’s Malaria Initiative

PMI VectorLink Kenya Project

Background:

Abt Associates Inc. seeks candidates for its phase two recruitment for the USAID-funded PMI VectorLink Kenya Project in the following positions.

Kindly note that the position is pending approval and client funding.

Under the supervision of the Procurement Officer, the Drivers operate and maintains project vehicles to meet the transportation needs of the PMI VectorLink Project in Kenya.

Specific duties and responsibilities include the following:

• Drive project, and project affiliated personnel to project sites within the base location, and throughout the project implementation area for project activities, including official site visits.
• Transport project equipment, materials, supplies and documents to project sites
• Maintain up-to-date record keeping systems for vehicle issues including fuel, mileage, and trip logs.
• Observe all company vehicle utilization policies, in country traffic laws.
• Maintain project vehicle, including keeping accurate records, and following a schedule of routine maintenance, repairs and cleaning.
• Ensure the readiness of the vehicle for transport service by checking oil, water, fuel, and tires, maps and conducting safety and security inspection prior to driving.
• Perform project routine business around the region, such as receiving and delivering official project documentation to and from county office, general office purchasing, and photocopying.
• Purchase of basic cleaning and kitchen supplies and assist in the purchase of other project authorized items.
• Perform relevant general service activities such as collection of pro-forma, processing customs duty clearances and tax exemptions, as directed.
• Make arrangements for repairs, maintenance, and improvements to the office, as requested by the project management.
• Regularly check post office boxes, collect and dispatch letters, parcels and other correspondence, and perform other local errands.
• Performing any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification requirements include the following:

• Completion of Secondary School is highly desirable.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• At least 6 months prior experience in commercial driving.
• Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws and area traffic patterns.
• Knowledge of safety and security principles
• Excellent driving record and experience in traveling through the base location and other key areas of the country.
• Previous work experience on a development project is desirable.
• Time management skills.
• Fluency in English.