Driver/Office Assistant at International Potato Center

The Driver will be based in Nairobi Kenya and report to the Administrative Officer.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of CIP vehicles, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor reports(defect) and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Ensure vehicle use is in compliance with CIP motor vehicle policy.
• Meet official personnel at the airport and organize transfers to hotel.
• Drive office vehicle for transportation of authorized personnel and delivery/collection of cargo and other items.
• Make field trips in/or out out-side the country.
• Operate vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and follow always road safety standards.
• Advise Motor pool manager in due course on minor or major repairs as soon as a problem is detected.
• Take vehicle at regular intervals for servicing as specified in the manual.
• Drive CIP staff and partners to the field as needed.
• Assist in the delivery of mail, equipment, supplies and documents as required.
• Update the vehicle logbook on a daily basis with the trips undertaken indicating start kms, end kms, the trip description, trip end time and who was responsible for the trip.
• Liaise regularly with Motor pool manager and provide weekly updates on activities.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
• Assist in any other activity as needed.

Requirements

• The candidate should have a minimum of a post-secondary school training.
• At least 2 years of experience required in similar positions with a safe driving record.
• Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Valid driver’s license (BCE).
• Basic mechanic knowledge.
• Certificate of good conduct.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Intermediate level of MS Office.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to exercise initiative and reasonable judgement.
• Fluent in Kiswahili.
• Basic level in English (desirable)