Organization Driver at GROOTS Kenya

To provide efficient and effective safe transportation services to staff and associated personnel during project field work activities.

Job Responsibilities:

• Drive GROOTS Kenya motor vehicle to authorized destinations.
• Maintain accurate vehicle log-sheets; daily mileage, oil changes, fuel consumption, and greasing in accordance with GROOTS Kenya regulations.
• Ensure security of the vehicle on and off the road and safekeeping of all vehicle equipment and tools.
• Keeping the vehicle clean, fueled and in good mechanical condition.
• Carry out routine checks on the vehicle cooling, oil, tyre pressure etc.
• Preparing and submitting accurate monthly vehicle fuel and maintenance reports.
• Ensure safety of passengers and goods in the vehicle.
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to the management on regular and timely basis.
• Monitor and report expiration and renewals dates of insurance covers, service dates and any other applicable services.
• Adhering to all traffic rules, GROOTS Kenya safety rules and transport guidelines.
• Contribute to creating and maintaining an environment that prevents Safeguarding violations and ensuring that concerns are promptly reported to the appropriate channels.
• Any other duty that may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience:

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
• Valid driver’s license with a minimum of BC class
• Valid certificate of good conduct
• At least 5years driving experience working with institutions including NGOs, corporate entities, schools
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience operating 4x4 vehicles (Manual Transmission)
• Basic training and certificate on first aid
• Accident-free record or if any the records show that they were not in any way attributable to the driver’s negligence.
• Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and traffic patterns
• Good knowledge of road networks in rural areas in Kenya.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, when necessary.
• Ability to travel to grassroots and rural communities across 47 counties in Kenya, as required by the project.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with project staff, grassroots champions, community members, and other stakeholders.
• Recommendation letters from previous employer
• Training on defensive training with AA of Kenya will be an added advantage