Driver at HIAS Refugee Trust of Kenya

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The driver will provide effective transport facilitation to staff and clients in order to attain the objectives of the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support the Staff on official transport and dispatch duties to required destinations when requested.
• Facilitate transport of office Field Operations Staff when carrying out home visits and outreach activities
• Where applicable, assist staff with loading and offloading items for distribution to clients
• 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 Country.
• Ensure that safe driving practices are adhered to including local driving codes and internally agreed standards.
• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the car
• Ensure the vehicle is in good working condition at all times.
• Ensure vehicle is kept secure at all times.
• Ensure vehicle is given regular/day-to-day maintenance checks: check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
• Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues that arise.
• Ensure vehicle repairs are carried out properly by official manufacturers specifications.
• Arrange for other repairs, prepare and maintain vehicle spare parts inventory.
• Prepare and submit vehicle monitoring report, including records of vehicle operations, maintenance, expenses, mileage as required.
• Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes as required.
• Provide assistance to the Operations Manager and other office staff in the time working at the office, in tasks including but not limited to photocopying and filing.
• Handling mail, delivering goods and correspondences, carrying parcels, packages, and delivery and collection of official documents as required.
• Maintain a record of all deliveries done in the delivery book.
• Prepare vehicle monthly reports of specific allocated vehicle allocated to him.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of Secondary school education is preferred with a Minimum of Grade C.
• Must have a clean and valid driving license of classes B, C1, D1, D2, and D3
• Should have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in driving 4WD vehicles, Nissan Vans and school bus.
• Flexibility and ability to stand in for other drivers when required to do so is necessary.
• Good inter-personal, communication (English and Kiswahili-written and spoken) a must.
• Must have good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs.
• Basic mechanical knowledge is an advantage.
• Should have defensive driving skills.