Driver at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)

REF: D/CS/11/2019

Responsibilities

• Carrying out driving duties as per ILRI Transport Management Policy and Kenya Traffic Act.
• Drive vehicles safely and defensively to avoid any incidents or accidents
• Before proceeding on field trips ensure all travel requirements are met and liaise with persons traveling with for instructions.
• Continuously monitor condition of assigned vehicles while driving and promptly report defects.
• Report assigned vehicles due for service by the Supervisor and filling a vehicle defect form.
• Ensuring that the vehicle log sheets are filled on daily basis when the vehicle is in use.
• Ensure that the vehicle checklist is filled on weekly basis.
• Keep to the designated routes while driving.
• Ensure all vehicle costs incurred while in the field are reported.
• Ensure travel expense reports are surrendered in time after every field trip.
• Actively participate in creating an atmosphere of team work within the unit by attending meeting, complying with the institutes policies and being a team player.
• Helping in cleaning ILRI vehicles, including changing of tires.
• Performing some administrative duties like, keying income recharges in the system, preparation of vehicle movement orders, fuelling cars and any other similar duty he or she might be assigned by the supervisor.
• Other duties that may be assigned that relate to Transport Unit operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
• Minimum 5 years of Professional driving experience of light and heavy vehicles
• Must have a clean and valid Kenya Driver's license
• Hands-on experience in maintaining repairing vehicles
• Must have a valid certificate of good conduct
• Knowledge of defensive driving is an added advantage
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English and Kiswahili languages
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to relate well with diverse culture
• Reliable and ability to work effectively and respectfully

Terms of Appointment

This is position based at ILRI’s Nairobi campus. The position is on a 3 years contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funding.