Field Driver

VSF-Suisse is an International NGO, supporting livelihoods and improved food security for vulnerable pastoral and agro-pastoral communities through livestock related services development in the Horn of Africa (HoA) region since 1995.VSF Suisse is in a consortium implementing the REGAL IR project that is funded by USAID and lead by Adeso. VSF Suisse seeks to recruit a qualified and well experienced Driver to support the project activities in Wajir and Turkana. Under the supervision of the Base coordinator, the incumbent will perform the following functions:Maintain, clean and care for organization vehicles and maintain regular checks of vehicles to ensure that they are mechanically sound and in good working order;Make reports of any problems to the Base Coordinator and repair minor mechanical problems;Provide transportation in the field and to meetings and other destinations for organization staff and visitors on official business;Keep accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the delivery book;Post and collect mail as requestedPerform general clerical duties as may be assigned which may include photocopying and packing supplies for field travel;Obtain quotations and make simple purchases on behalf of the office and as instructed by the Base Coordinator;Keep a log book/diary of Vehicle use and preparing weekly reports on vehicle status.A minimum of Secondary School certificate.Certification in basic mechanics and vehicle maintenance a plus.****Skills and Competencies****Must possess a valid driving license (Class B, C & E);Computer literacy desirable;Current certificate of good conduct;Must have good knowledge of Wajir, Garissa and their environs; Knowledge of Turkana as well is an added advantage;Knowledge of the Somali language will be an added advantage;Ability to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of the agency.No less than 8 years continuous driving experience. Experience working in the NGO sector would be and added advantage.Proficiency in English and Swahili.29 December 2014. Position will be filled on a rolling basis based on identification of a suitable candidate.
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment@vsfsuisse.org indicating Vacancy Notice No: ****VSFS/KEN/ADM/14/01**** in the subject line.P.O Box 25656 – 00603, NairobiImportant: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will lead to immediate disqualification. Late applications will not be considered.