Transport Officer (Kisumu) at Great Lakes University of Kisumu

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating with all the transport staff and the government authorities to keep the bus feet in a ready state for the inspection of the vehicle fleet insurance.
• Responsible for the purchase of any equipment for the University vehicle fleet in compliance with all the existing policies and procedures.
• Assemble and track route information, develop route maps and as changes occur and communicate this information to all impacted parties.
• Perform ongoing evaluation of route efficiencies, develop strategies for improvement and report suggested changes to the management.
• Assist with ongoing orientation, training and evaluation to the University drivers group and report any concerns to the HR Officer.

Qualification & Competencies Required

• Bachelor’s degree Logistics management or in any relevant field.
• 3- 5 years of experience in a similar position.
• Physical capacity to cope with patrolling and intervening in potentially violent situations.
• Significant experience in fleet management and / or logistics
• Understanding of policies and procedures governing the management of motorized assets and the contracting of transportation services
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Strong negotiating skills
• Demonstrated rational and logical thinking; ability to creatively and quickly find solutions to problems
• Proven ability to manage personnel, delegate and follow-up; must be able to “multi-task
• Experience managing inventories (e.g., asset and spare part stock management)