Driver – 2 Positions at DanChurchAid (DCA)

Driver – 2 Positions at DanChurchAid (DCA) – DanChurchAid Kenya Job Details

• DCA is seeking to recruit experienced and energetic Kenyan Nationals for the position of Driver to be based in Turkana County, DCA’s Lodwar office and Kakuma office. The driver will be engaged on a full-time basis.
• The Kakuma based position will report to the Procurement and Logistics (ProLog) Assistant Kakuma and the Lodwar based position will report to the Procurement and Logistics (ProLog) Officer Lodwar.

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide safe and reliable transportation service to the assigned Programme / Project / Unit whenever called upon to do so.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safe driving of staff and other authorized partners as assigned.
• Ensuring that vehicle assigned is well cleaned, serviced, and maintained as required.
• In liaison with the line manager, arrange for repairs and servicing.
• Ensuring personal compliance with the Government Traffic Act.
• Safeguarding all contents in the assigned vehicle.
• Reporting incidences and taking appropriate steps as per organizations rules and regulations.
• Maintaining up to date and accurate records of vehicle work ticket and monthly fuel voucher booklet.
• Loading and offloading light weight project materials/ goods.
• Provide logistical support during trainings and workshops.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum secondary education – KCSE.
• Clean driving license – Category B – Light vehicle (small cars/ mini-bus), Category C – Light Truck or Category D – PSV. (All New Category or its equivalent). Licensed tricycle drivers will have an added advantage.
• Basic computer skills are an advantage.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Driving experience of more than three (3) years preferably in a Non-Governmental Organization
• Experience driving in challenging terrain.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and repair skills. Basic knowledge of First Aid and other safety & security measures is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• High integrity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to deliver quality work with minimal supervision.
• Hard working and results oriented.
• Presentable, friendly and patient.
• Ability to plan and coordinate own tasks.