Position Title: Driver at MNFE,
Reporting to:Senior Project Officer
Organization:Adeso African Development Solutions
Program/ Duty station: Marsabit, Kenya
Duration: One year, Renewable
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development
and humanitarian organization.
At Adeso, we work with African communities who
are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to
create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic,
social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives
the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome
situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the
economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and
influencing policy.
For the past 20 years we have strengthened rural livelihoods through
environmental awareness, training, technology transfer and innovative
humanitarian projects in pursuit of a peaceful, self-reliant, and greener
future. At present, Adeso has programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Adeso is an exciting and dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid
growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal
growth and development.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project Officer-MNFE, the Driver
will be responsible for supporting all logistics processes, including
purchasing, Warehousing, communications and transport, as well as the related
administrative procedures, for Mobile Non- Formal Education (MNFE) operations.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· To support staff movements as may be required and in close liaison with
the Senior Project Officer and to manage movement schedules.
· To safely and securely undertake field trips with Adeso staff & or partners
· To run errands including collection and delivery of mail, official
documents, visas, etc
· To keep the vehicle assigned to him/her clean and road-worthy.
· To refuel the vehicle whenever necessary or when the level gets below half
of the tank capacity.
· To ensure the safe parking, whenever possible in an Adeso compound, of the
vehicle at night, during breaks and when it is not in use.
· To verify the presence at all time in the car of the vehicle log book,
discharge of responsibility forms, the tools and spare parts as mentioned and
signed for by him/her in the log book, a complete first aid kit and spare
tyre(s) in good condition.
· To ensure that Adeso standards relating to transport and vehicle
management are adhered to at all times.
Logistics Support
· To support the Logistics team with obtaining the quotations and other
related documentation.
· To undertaking programme related duties such as organising workshops,
booking workshop venues, booking staff accommodation, etc in line with Adeso
financial and logistics procedures, H&S Standards and values to
cost-effectiveness.
· To carry out logistics duties relating to stores, loading and offloading
of the vehicle considering the maximum capacity, distribution, etc
· To provide timely information of vehicle maintenance and to ensure that
repairs are done on time at all times; carry out routine checks of oil, water
and battery fluids and to ensure that vehicles are road worthy and mechanically
sound.
· To ensure that all the necessary documents are available and up to date in
the vehicle (insurance, Adeso
· Vehicle log Book, tool kit, spare parts, spare tyre, first aid kit and
fire extinguisher)
· To be aware of radio procedures and operations
· To be aware at all times of the security guidelines for the related
journey
· To ensure that vehicles are prepared for all official journeys. To conform
to Adeso's safety guidelines when driving vehicles.
· Before any journey is undertaken to ensure that all persons aboard the
vehicle understand the radio operations and understand the security guidelines
for the related journey
· Is responsible for the H&S of the passengers and ensure that seat
belts are used at all times.
· To adhere to Adeso’s rules and regulations governing the management of
fleets ( report to any misuse, accident and/or damage involving Adeso vehicles
and that are known to the Driver; drive at Adeso speed limit of 80 Km/ Hour and
drive with consideration for safety of passengers; correctly maintain the
vehicle
· Book with details of each journey; refuel the vehicle whenever it is
necessary, or when the level gets below half tank; keep vehicle assigned to him
/ her clean and road worthy; parking the vehicle in secure and safe places at
all times).
· Mechanical
· To immediately report any technical failure or damage and need for
maintenance to the appropriate member of staff, and to note details in the
vehicle log book.
· To keep track of the scheduled service time of the vehicle, in order to
make sure that servicing is performed in time.
· To accurately fill in the vehicle log book after performing service checks
and/or repair activities to the vehicles. To understand the correct way in
operating the vehicle winch.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Essential:
· Knowledge of road safety and car maintenance
· Ability to drive a range of vehicles and having related valid and clean
driving permit
· At least 5 years of experience as a professional driver
· Knowledge of basic mechanics and workings of vehicles
· Good communication skills and organizational skills
· Ability to represent Adeso to visitors and knowledge of Adeso and its work
· Demonstrates ability to manage own time and oversee basic processes.
· Ability to work as part of the team
· Ability to drive and have a clean and valid driving permit
Other:
· Commitment to vision, Mission and values, aims and policies (especially
gender relations)
· Uphold Adeso Values at all times.
· Robust energy and interpersonal skills at high level
· Working at community level and with NGOs
· Proactive and risk mitigation drive.
· Self-confidence, maturity & ability to co-operate with a wide variety
of people
· Ability to work on own initiative & under pressure and to meet
deadlines
· Personal commitment to working as reliable, honest, & trustworthy
member of a team
· Enthusiasm for good working practices and ability to analyse and improve
systems
· Tact/diplomacy
· Ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse organisation
· Able to travel away from Nairobi for periods of 1-2 weeks
· Willingness to travel & able to cope with difficult conditions
· Good knowledge of the area/local residents preferable
APPLICATION PROCECESS
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated
professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your
application to jobs@adesoafrica.org, quoting the position in the email subject
matter, by 25th April 2014.
Each application should be addressed to the Regional Human Resources
Manager and include the following:
· An updated CV; and
· An application letter which should include cover letter, remuneration
requirements and contact information for three work-related referees.
Applications not including all of the above information will not be
reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Adeso is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are encouraged
to apply.
Adeso Headquarters – Kenya
P.O. Box 70331-00400
Nairobi, Kenya
M: +(254) 710 607 378
T: +(254) 20 800 0881
info@adesoafrica.org
Adeso – USA
1250 24th Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20037
M: +1 (202) 510-4137
T: + 1 (202) 467-8348
info.usa@adesoafrica.org
Adeso – UK
CAN Mezzanine 49-51 East Road
London E1 6AH
T: + 442072508269
M: +44 7745 034395
info.uk@adesoafrica.org
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