Driver Job in Dadaab - GOAL Kenya

Job title: Driver

Supervisor: Field Project Manager

Location: Daadab, Kenya

General Description of the Job

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Field Project Manager, the Driver will provide transport to GOAL projects staff in Daadab Camp. He or she will be in-charge of all driving functions and activities for the assigned field sites

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe transportation of authorized personnel in the Project and any supplies or property of GOAL is carried in a secure manner.
• Provide transport in support of different project activities, as required by the Project manager
• Clean and check the vehicle before use and report to the Project Manager any faults or problems with the vehicle.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment provided for in the vehicle are kept safely and available in the car. The incumbent will be required to account for any loss of these tools and equipment.
• To document all vehicles trips/journeys in the log book at the start and completion of a trip.
• Ensure security of vehicle keys when not in use.
• Respond to the instructions of the mechanic in relation to the care, maintenance and repair issues relating to the assigned vehicle.
• In the event of an accident involving a vehicle under the driver’s care, the driver is required to prepare a full incident report, which is then presented to the Project Manager.
• Where a driver has skills as a mechanic, he will be required to assist the Workshop Supervisor in carrying out maintenance to GOAL vehicles, as agreed with the Transport Supervisor.
• To provide logistical support to the Project Manager and ensure effective and efficient use of vehicles.
• Any other duties as requested by the Supervisor

Job Competencies

• Class BCE clean and valid driving license, Form IV/O- Level education supplemented with relevant upgrading courses.
• 3 years Driving experience preferably with an NGO, previous experience in Daadab an added advantage.
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct
• Good practical mechanical knowledge
• Good command of English and Kiswahili
• Highly motivated and with a desire to work with local communities;
• Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;
• The individual should be willing to work for long hours
• Honesty and accountability is a must.

To apply for the above position, please send your CV (maximum THREE pages—any more will be rejected) listing three reference including your last direct supervisor and salary expectation to The Human Resources Manager GOAL Kenya, PO Box 66242-00800, Nairobi, or by email to keapplications@ke.goal.ie

Please put the job title of the position for which you are applying in the subject line of the email.

The closing date for all applications is Friday 9th September 2011. Due to the urgency of the position; CVs will be shortlisted on ongoing basis. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted and responded to after interviews. No phone calls, please

GOAL is an equal opportunity employer, qualified male and female applicants are encouraged to apply.

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