Driver at PATH

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate the assigned project vehicle.
• Drive project staff, consultants and visitors as needed/assigned.
• Provide assistance to Technical Officers and Program Assistants during activity implementation to ensure smooth execution and alignment with project goals.
• Handle M-Pesa output processing promptly and efficiently whenever requested, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
• Fill and maintain the vehicle movement log-sheets in accordance with PATH Kenya policies.
• Prepare and submit monthly vehicle fuel utilization and maintenance reports to the administrative officer or his or her delegate.
• Support the project’s last mile commodities distribution activities.
• Run office errands, collect mails, and deliver packages/parcels across the project’s field offices and sites.
• Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely and report all maintenance needs to the administrative officer or his/her delegate on a regular basis.
• Keep vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc. safe always.
• Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use always.
• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors on route planning and navigations.
• Adhere to the project’s and PATH Kenya’s fleet management regulations.
• Adhere to the Kenya Highway code.
• Assist in workshops/training materials preparations and delivery when called upon.
• Execute any relevant duty that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

• At least 4 years’ driving experience preferably in a busy NGO set up.
• Valid driver’s license, Government Grade Test 2 or above.
• Certificate of good conduct
• A minimum of KCSE certificate or its equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Vast Knowledge of Kenyan roads and terrain, specifically in Western Kenya.
• Proper understanding of Kenyan highway code/traffic rules and regulations.
• Ability and willingness to work extra hours when required.
• Basic computer skills and training in vehicle mechanics and supporting the team will be an added advantage.