Kenya: PROJECT DRIVER

Organization: Tufts University

Country: Kenya

Closing date: 31 Mar 2016

The Resilience Learning Project (RLP) is a five-year regional project of USAID East Africa which aims to increase drought resilience and economic growth in dryland areas at community, national and regional levels. The project focuses on evidence-based and collaborative learning and knowledge management among strategic partners, leading to a more a supportive policy environment and increased impacts of programming on drought resilience and growth. Strategic partners include the Governments of Kenya (GoK) and Ethiopia (GoE) and the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Category: Kenya Nationals

Description

Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, the project Driver will provide safe driving and general administration and logistical support services at the RLP Office in Nairobi.

Specific duties will include:

· Drive vehicle for official travel and business, or as requested by Representative

· Maintain high standard of service to both internal and external guests.

· Ensure punctuality and safe transport;

· Observing the road and traffic laws and regulations of the Republic of Kenya

· Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.

· Ensure vehicle is kept secure, clean, tidy and in good working condition at all times

· Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.

· Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly as per official manufacturers specifications

· Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc and prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage, at the end of each month

· Assist the Finance and Admin Officer to ensure vehicle insurance and registration is updated according to schedule

· Administrative works – Provide assistant to the Finance and Admin Officer during the time working at the office, including but not limited to: Facilitating immigration and customs formalities as per requirements, Photocopying, filing, handling mail, delivering goods and correspondences, carrying parcels, packages, and delivery and collection of official documents as per required, assist in arranging meetings, training and workshop activities

Essential Qualifications:

• At least 5 (five) years driving experience.


• A clean driving license.


• PSV holder.


• Certificate of good conduct.


• KCSE certificate of at least mean grade D+ (plus).


• Good communication skills in both English and Kiswahili.


• Good Knowledge and Understanding of traffic laws in Kenya,


• Good traffic judgment, Good knowledge about car mechanics,


• Knowledge on operation and maintenance of the office equipment

How to apply:

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements, should send by email their CV, Cover letter with current and expected salary to RLP@tufts.edu with the job title as the subject of the email by March 31, 2016

Applications will be reviewed as they come and only short listed candidates will be contacted.