Driver in Kilifi at Helen Keller International

• The Driver is responsible for providing support with vehicle management, logistics and messenger services and driving staff and delivering Helen Keller International properties as required. The post holder will support the Program and Operations staff in ensuring smooth and effective vehicle management.
• Level of responsibility: Reports to the Field Finance and Administration Officer

Scope of the position:

• Objectives of the Position.
• Vehicle Management and logistics:
• Manage vehicles with care and use them with respect. Drive HKI vehicles in a safe and secure manner in accordance with local law and the policies of HKI. Respect local traffic laws and drive within established speed limits.
• Safely operate vehicles to ensure the safety of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and the vehicle in town and on field visits.
• Ensure routine check-up of the vehicles; this includes but is not limited to oil, brake function, water, lights & tire condition, windshield wipers, etc.
• Assists with vehicle repairs when they break down by taking them to the garage or for service if necessary, and ensure they are in satisfactory condition
• Ensure all vehicles have valid insurance stickers on the windscreen
• Maintain a vehicle management process and database that includes vehicle logs sheets, and tracks mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance/repair management and costs, for each vehicle.
• Confirm the availability of vehicle tools and equipment before, during and after work; this include and not limited to the spare tires, tools and first aid kits.
• Ensure safety of the vehicle by packing at the designated areas/secure place with all doors and windows locked, keys kept safely
• Ensure that vehicles have the appropriate tools to enable users to perform minor maintenance and repairs in the field.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness, inside and outside always.
• Driving staff to various destinations as required:
• Ensure that all passengers are always on safety belts
• Must drive vehicles safely and comfortably and must exercise defensive driving while on the road to prevent accidents.
• Reckless driving shall be sufficient ground for the driver’s recall and consequently be a cause of disciplinary action.
• He/she shall adhere to Safety and Security regulations/SOPs
• Drive staff to various destinations as per the schedule
• Reporting
• Prepare and submit Monthly Vehicle performance reports
• Submit incidence reports promptly using standard templates
• Ensure all relevant vehicle documents/forms are duly filled e.g. incident forms, logbooks, transport waivers

Messenger duties

• Deliver and pick up passengers and materials/ documents at airports, offices, businesses, etc. in a professional and courteous manner.
• Deliver letters and cheques to grantees, reviewers, suppliers/service providers when required and ensure delivery books are accurately filled
• Assists in packaging and loading supplies or project materials to various destinations
• Support the Operations department on routine logistics tasks and requested
• Assists in any other duties assigned by his or her supervisors
• Provide support to HKI staff and visitors in transporting materials to project sites, including loading and unloading HKI vehicles as required.

Qualifications

• Clean and valid driving license and good track record
• 5 years’ experience driving professionally; experience in mechanics desired.
• Valid, current driving license with a clean driving record (no accidents).
• Have completed Secondary school education.
• Good command of the English language
• Prior experience working with NGO
• Eye test report
• Computer skills and knowledge is an added advantage
• Defensive driving training is an added advantage
• Good working knowledge of all major local road networks and city streets will be an advantage
• Certificate of Good Conduct