Driver-cum-Mechanic at Sign of Hope (SoH)

Summary of core duties:

Being driver and mechanic for Sign of Hope, mainly in Turkana & Marsabit County and/or within Kenya, the candidate will have the following duties:

• Driving and maintaining project vehicle in good mechanical condition, including cleaning inside and outside on a daily basis.
• Drive project staff and visitors to outreach sites, meetings and appointments, using due caution and courtesy, as assigned by the supervisor
• Initiating and supervising required repairs and routine maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Fulfilling project reporting requirements, including maintaining records on vehicle routing and condition.
• Carry out routine mechanical check of the vehicle: cooling system, oil, electrical and brake system, tire pressure etc.
• Detect and report malfunctioning of vehicle’s system.
• Maintains a current driving license for self and advise the supervisor when the vehicle license is due for renewal, appropriate inspections and registration.
• Runs office errands such as message/equipment delivery, picking-up and collecting mail from post office and other errands as assigned by the supervisor.
• Loading and offloading goods into/from the vehicle.
• Assists with office tasks, such as photocopying, pick up of supplies, delivering or collecting letters, cheques, invoices, etc.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Candidate Profile:

• Secondary school graduate with over 5years of relevant experience.
• Certificate in Vehicle Mechanics: having a Motor Vehicle Auto electrician is an added advantage.
• A minimum of three years working with a private organization, holder of certificate in defensive driving.
• Training in First aid and safety an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of English with ability to understand spoken and written English and Kiswahili well.
• Valid BCE driving license with an excellent driving record showing no history of responsibility for accidents.
• In possession of a current and valid certificate of good conduct within the year.
• Good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations under NTSA.
• Good knowledge of the counties and its surrounding areas.
• Experience must reflect knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Ability to communicate effectively with informants and contacts from widely-varied organizations and agencies.

Conditions:

• Duration of contract: 12 months including probation period of 1 month
• Salary according to qualification and experience
• SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE SHOULD BE READY TO BE DEPLOYED IMMEDIATELY.

How to apply

• Qualified candidates are invited to submit in English, a meaningful cover letter, a CV, three professional references, salary expectations, certificate of good conduct and an indication of a possible starting date & availability via email with the email title (Driver-cum-Mechanic Vacancy) (max. 2MB)

NB: Applications that do not quote expected salary will be disqualified.

To: SIGN OF HOPE - NAIROBI

Email: recruitment@sign-of-hope.org

(Application deadline: Until the position is filled, screening of applicants will begin immediately, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis, although the final deadline for submission will be on 15th September 2023)