Band: 2
Reports To: Senior Driver/Fleet Coordinator
Poistions: Kisumu (Ref.2019/035), Kilifi (Ref.2019/036), Mombasa (Ref:2019/37, Nairobi (Ref.2019/038) Taita Taveta, (Ref.2019/39)
Country/Location: Kenya/Kisumu (1) Kilifi (3) Mombasa (1), Nairobi (3), Taita Taveta (1)
Length of Contract: Two years
Background
CRS, with partners Lumos and Maestral International, will work closely with Department of Children Services (DCS) and other care reform actors to implement programming and interventions to support care reform in Kenya. Kenya has been selected as one of three countries, together with the Republic of Moldova and Guatemala, to implement the initial phase of Changing the Way We Care (CTWWC) initiative. CTWWC is an initiative that aims to leverage existing strengths and efforts of key stakeholders as well as address identified gaps to move Kenya away from reliance on residential care facilities and towards stronger family-based care.
Job Summary:
You will safely operate vehicles, observing the Kenyan Highway Code and organization’s policies on driving at all times, to help ensure operational effectiveness in support of high-quality programming. You will ensure the safety and security of all passengers, pedestrians, other drivers and the vehicles in town and on field missions. Your consistent and high-quality service will contribute to the proper stewardship of resources.
Job Responsibilities:
Draft monthly vehicle maintenance plans and ensure implementation. Take accountability for all spare parts, accessories, etc. fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field.
Prepare vehicle performance, maintenance and repair reports, and submit as required.
Plan ahead to meet anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts, and tools, vehicle cleaning, persons traveling for packing instructions and timings).
Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles. Promptly collect filled in daily mileage logs to avoid loss or defacing.
Routinely check all assigned vehicles Licenses, Insurances, and other required documents and promptly advice the VMU Supervisor when renewals are due.
Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services. Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions. Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips.
Take delivery of sub-contracted works carried out on organizations vehicles, inspecting and certifying conformity with requirements and expectations and advising the VMU Supervisor accordingly.
Ensure assigned vehicles are secured when not in use.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
Integrity
Accountability & Stewardship
Builds Relationships
Develops Talent
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
Strategic Mindset
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
Education and Experience
‘O’ Level education
Government Trade Test Grade III or Grade 2 Mechanics, with minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position, preferably in an NGO set up
Valid accident free driving license Class A, B, C, E with a minimum of 4 years of long-distance and off-road driving experience
Knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs
Personal Skills
Flexibility to travel under difficult circumstances
Demonstrated ability to work in a team
Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs
Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks
Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented
Required/Desired Foreign Language
Good oral and written communication skills in English
Travel Required
Must be able to travel outside of permanent location up to 90% of time
Key Working Relationships:
Supervisory: None
Internal: Project Assistant, Relevant Managers
External: Partner staff, visitors
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
