Driver at AVSI Foundation

Main tasks and responsibilities
Drives AVSI motor vehicles to complete assigned duties.

• Cleans and cares for official AVS vehicles.
• Conducts regular checks of vehicles to ensure that they are mechanically sound and in good working order and reports any problems noted to the Admin Manager.
• Provides safe transportation to and from field locations, meetings and other destinations for AVSI staff and visitors on official business.
• Posts and collects mail, weighs, and affixes the correct number of stamps on letters and packages.
• Adhere to road safety regulations and ensure the well-being of passengers.
• Transports goods, equipment, and materials to working sites as needed.
• Ensures the secure loading and unloading of items, taking care to prevent damage.
• Familiarizes him/herself- with local geography and road conditions.
• Performs general clerical duties as may be assigned and which may include photocopying and packing supplies for field team travel.
• Conducts routine maintenance checks on vehicles including checking fuel, oil, and other fluids.
• Repairs minor mechanical problems on the AVSI motor vehicles after confirming the same with the Logistics Manager.
• Ensures that the fuel level in each vehicle does not always go below half tank.
• Maintains effective communication with other staff members.
• Reports any issues or concerns promptly.
• Adheres to the Organization’s policies and guidelines related to vehicle use and safety.
• Ensures compliance with local traffic regulations and legal requirements
• Maintains accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the AVSI Africa delivery book.
• Maintains accurate records of trips, mileage, and fuel consumption.
• Submits regular reports on vehicle maintenance and usage to the Logistic Manager.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of Five (5) years of driving experience (category B, C1 & C) for both
• manual and automatic vehicles is required, preferably in the NGO sector.
• Experience in Driving Category A1 and/ A2 is an added advantage
• Secondary School or equivalent required.
• Valid Driving License Class B, C1, C is required
• Defensive Driving Certificate is required

Required skills and experiences

• Working knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics is required.
• Good working knowledge of driving in Nairobi is required.
• Good working knowledge of driving in rural areas is an added advantage
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Kenya rural areas.
• Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.