Job Description
African Virtual University (AVU)
Introduction: The African Virtual University (AVU) is a Pan African Intergovernmental Organization established by charter with the mandate of significantly increasing access to quality higher education and training through the innovative use of information communication technologies.
A Charter, establishing the AVU as an Intergovernmental Organization, has been signed so far by fourteen (19) African Governments: Kenya, Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Ivory Coast, Tanzania, Mozambique, Democratic Republic of Congo, Benin, Ghana, Republic of Guinea, Burkina Faso, Niger, South Sudan, Sudan, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Ethiopia and Cape-Verde.
The AVU has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and a Regional office in Dakar Senegal with Host-Country Agreements and Diplomatic Status with the two governments.
Summary: The Driver will be responsible for providing efficient transport facilitation with regards to the activities of the AVU office.
Scope of Work & Deliverables:
The Driver will be expected to perform/deliver the following duties:
- Fulfill special requests of the office by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands
- Drive staff to various locations as advised
- Arrange appropriate maintenance of vehicle and keep it clean and in perfect working condition. Maintain vehicle log book and other related records as required.
- Abide by traffic signals, rules and regulations
- To indicate the vehicle fuel and service costs.
- Ensure that the AVU vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.
- Find the most direct routing over the best available roads to the destination
- Maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions which involve AVU and its officials.
- Follow all rules and regulations in relation to the management of AVU planning and coordinating vehicle use.
- To ensure all vehicle reports are done on a monthly basis and submitted on or before the scheduled date.
- Take proper measurements to reduce potential security threats to AVU officials or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
- Ensure that the steps required by the local rules and regulations (pertaining to driving) are taken in case of accident or theft of Vehicle
- Perform any other duties that the supervisor may assign
Competencies, Skills and Attributes:
- Should have a good understanding of the business environment and the impact their behavior has on the reputation of the organization
- Trustworthy, Treats colleagues and customers in a manner which demonstrates integrity, honesty and fairness
- Good communication and sound report-writing skills will be an added advantage.
- Should be quick in understanding, keen in taking instructions, and able to work with minimum supervision.
- Should be willing, ready and able to perform other duties as delegated to him/her by the immediate supervisor.
Academic Qualifications, Knowledge and Technical Skills:
- Minimum of Secondary school education
- Must have a clean and valid driving license of classes B, C, and E; and Certificate of Good Conduct not more than 6 months old.
- Should have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in driving 4WD vehicles.
- Minimum of 4 year experience working in an office environment
- Experience in working in an international organization an added advantage Flexibility and ability to stand in for others when required to do so is necessary.
- Basic computer skills, especially in word processing and spreadsheets will be an added advantage.
- Good inter-personal, communication (English language knowledge is a must)
- Basic motor vehicle mechanics a must; and possession of certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics will be an advantage
Modalities of Work: The driver will work full time, dedicating 8hours a day, for 5 days a week.
Duration: 15 months.
Reporting: The driver will work under the supervision of the Manager, Finance and Administration.
How to Apply
Application must include an application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email address; and names with contact addresses of three professional references. Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Office Driver as the email subject The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The African Virtual University (AVU) is an equal opportunity employer. Website: www.avu.org |
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Application must include an application letter and a detailed curriculum vitae with: a telephone number; email address; and names with contact addresses of three professional references. Applications should be sent to job@avu.org and must have Office Driver as the email subject The successful candidate will be based at the AVU Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya.
Note: ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The African Virtual University (AVU) is an equal opportunity employer. Website: www.avu.org |
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