Job Description:
Title: Driver (Standby)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Contract: 50 days spread between 17th June 2024 and 30th November, 2024
Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply
About the role
Are you a reliable and safety-conscious individual? The Kenya Trachoma Elimination Programme (KTEP) is seeking a temporary driver to provide essential driving services. As a driver, you will play a crucial role in supporting our staff, partners, and goods transportation.
If you are passionate about making a difference and have the necessary qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Help us drive progress towards a trachoma-free Kenya!
- Ensure the safety of staff and partners using the vehicle.
- Follow up the driver planning, and scheduling using project calendar transportation requests
- Deliver correspondence to project partners as may be required
- Facilitate pick-ups for project visitors and transportation during official visits
- Monitor vehicle mileage use and ensure that routine and regular service and maintenance is carried out within required run-times
- Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition
- Ensure sound running of the vehicles assigned and arrange minor repairs where necessary – Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles in clean condition, both inside and outside
- Perform pre–trip and post trip inspection of the vehicle and attend to any noted faults and defects
- Update periodic mileage records – Maintain logbook of each service vehicle on daily basis
- Keep the assigned vehicle(s) in good running condition and perform routine daily checks (check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.
This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Terms of Reference (ToR) for full details.
Key Responsibilities:
- Safely transport staff, goods, and equipment to designated locations.
- Assist with logistics related to the DFGC strategy and other trachoma elimination efforts.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism and punctuality.
Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Proven experience as a reliable driver.
- Familiarity with local roads and traffic regulations.
- Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety.
To apply for this exciting new opportunity All applicants are required to complete an Expression of Interest form to ensure their application is considered.
The selection process will include an oral interview, where candidates will have the opportunity to discuss their qualifications and experience. We anticipate that the onsite interviews will take place on the 12th and 13th of June 2024. This will be followed by a driver’s test to assess practical driving skills. Additionally, an eye test is mandatory and must be passed for a candidate to be successful in securing the role.
