Driver/Adminstration Assistant at Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Foundation, East Africa (AKFEA), is looking for an experienced and exceptionally dedicated Driver/Adminstration Assistant with superior driving and customer service skills who will be responsible for providing logistical support to AKFEA departments and employees as directed. The incumbent will also be expected to independently run various errands and assist with administrative tasks within AKFEA. The successful individual should have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and extensive experience driving in Nairobi and surrounding environs.

Key Job Responsibilities

• · Provide safe, orderly, comfortable and efficient transportation services.
• · Delivery and collection of documents and other items to/from various stakeholders
• · In conjunction with the relevant departments, facilitate payment of various utilities and filing of statutory returns.
• · Identify vehicle problems and malfunctions, including, performing routine and non- routine check-up and maintenance.
• · Maintain and ensure assigned vehicle(s) are always in a neat, clean and good mechanical condition.
• · Keep accurate systematic log of journeys made, distances covered and odometer readings in respect of vehicle service and fuel refills
• · Monitor and report expiration and renewal dates of licenses, insurance covers, road rescue registrations and other applicable services, to ensure timely renewal.
• · Perform administrative tasks as directed, which includes but not limited to backstopping the AKFEA front office, filing, scanning of organizational documents, etc.
• · Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired experience and qualification:

• · At least 3 years prior experience in providing organizational and/or executive transportation/driving.
• · Professional qualification in Adminstration or any relevant field is highly desired.
• · Valid Driver’s License and Certificate of Good Conduct.
• · Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and traffic patterns, especially in Kenya.
• · Prior training in defensive driving principles is desired
• · Prior work experience as an Executive Driver and/or with an NGO will be an added advantage