Part Time Driver at Food for the Hungry (FH Kenya)

Job Summary

• Relieving the full time drivers by facilitating safe movement of FH staff and visitors’ mainly in Marsabit County. This is a part time reliever position. The successful candidate will be engaged on a need basis.

Principal responsibilities
Key result # 1 Transportation

• Ensure cost optimization of movement by suggesting trip pooling, better and safer routes etc.
• Facilitate transportation of staff and organization’s visitors to various destinations as requested.
• Drive carefully at all times and ensure safety of the passengers, other road users as well as the vehicle.
• Undertake errands as directed e.g. paying bills, transporting purchased office supplies, collecting bids etc.

Key result # 2 Vehicle check / maintenance

• Ensure insurance covers and road licenses and inspection certificates are up to date and notify the supervisors 2 months before expiration dates to start the renewal process.
• Ensure cleanliness of the assigned vehicle at all times and that the vehicle is in good condition before use.
• Carry out periodic checks on the assigned vehicles to determine maintenance needs and report accordingly.
• Ensure inventory of the vehicle items daily e.g. tools, jack, up to date first aid kit, spare tyre, serviced fire extinguishers, first aid kits etc.
• Maintain a well updated and fully authorized vehicle log sheet, maintenance and fuel reports and submit to the Logistics Officer monthly.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Driving Licence – B, C, E
• KSCE Grade C-
• 5 years and above driving experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Kiswahili.