Driver -ICRISAT at World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)

Overview

• To support transport activities in ICRISAT under the Programs and assist in the daily errands.

Duties and responsibilities

• Drive ICRISAT staff, partners, and affiliates when required.
• Monitor day-to-day maintenance checks including but not limited to oil, water, battery, breaks, tires, etc.
• Delivery and pickup of items, documentation ensuring accurate capture of what the item/documentation is, who requested the transport of the item, who received the item, and obtaining proper signatures.
• Work with the Office Administrator to Update vehicle documents when due.
• Actively communicate and systematically report any incident or accident, or breakdown, that occurs on the vehicle to his/her supervisors; and verify that all vehicle administrative documents are in place and updated (insurance, vehicle registration).
• Plan for timely vehicle service with approvals from the Budget Holder.
• Conducts various analyses and inspections of vehicles and mechanical systems to determine the most cost-effective means of maintenance, repair and replacement.
• Ensure the allocated vehicle has valid documents and in conformity with traffic rules and safety regulations of Kenya track laws.
• Fill the Logbook after each trip with the correct information in accordance with the procedures and be able to explain all the movements mentioned when needed.
• Keep records in the vehicle logbook e.g., fuel, mileage and submit to the office Administrator on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Ensure that all passengers on board the vehicle comply with safety measures or regulations & are ICRISAT staff or partners only.

Requirements

• Two years’ work as a professional driver in an NGO organization.
• O-level of education.
• Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations.
• Valid driving license.
• Defensive driving is an added advantage.
• Skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Competent in spoken and written English.

Education, knowledge and experience

• Two years’ work as a professional driver in an NGO organization. O-level of education. Thorough knowledge of road rules and regulations.

The application deadline is 25 Jun, 2023