Driver (Open to local residents of Kajiado County)

Facilitate staff transport and vehicle maintenance.

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Overview

Facilitate staff transport and vehicle maintenance.

You have:

  • KCSE Certificate
  • Minimum 3 years’ driving experience driving class B, C1, C, CE, D3, CD in the new driving classification.
  • Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance
  • Computer literate
  • First Aid and other safety certification is an added advantage
  • Basic defensive driving certification is an added advantage
  • Prior experience working in an NGO set up is an added advantage

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Employee Contract Type:

Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

Staff Facilitation:

  • Timely facilitation of staff to and from work and to other official duties.
  • Ensure safety of staff and vehicle while on journey
  • Ensure mobilization of additional vehicles and drivers to facilitate key events such as major donor visits, campaigns, evaluations and baselines
  • Ensure facilitation of Staff / Visitors / Donors/ to the field.

Administration support

  • Facilitate delivery of parcels/ mails
  • In collaboration with Administration department liaise with service providers to ensure quality services
  • Work with respective staff to plan and coordinate field facilitation services.
  • Support in community mobilization

Vehicle care and maintenance

  • Ensure vehicle cleanliness all the time.
  • Keep vehicle movement log book up to date.
  • Check mechanical and operational soundness of the vehicle.
  • To ensure that the vehicle is serviced at the required time.
  • To check and ensure that all vehicle tools are in place and intact.
  • Undertake minor repairs and recommend for major vehicle repairs.
  • Park the vehicle at the recommended parking areas by WVK
  • Seek for permission to use the car as per the laid down policy and procedures.
  • Obey traffic laws
  • Maintain maximum care of the vehicle at all times.
  • Submit all the vehicle spare keys to the Fleet management for safe custody.
  • Surrender vehicle keys to the respective admins every end of trip
  • Report all vehicle malfunctions to the fleet office.
  • Initiate procurement process for all motor vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Reporting

  • Prepare monthly and other vehicle reports and file copies of the same after approval.
  • Forward all invoices and fuel returns to fleet management for payment process.
  • In case of accident, forward detailed report for claim processing.

Required Qualifications: Education. Skills and Experience

  • KCSE Certificate
  • Minimum 3 years’ driving experience driving class B, C1, C, CE, D3, CD in the new driving classification)
  • Basic knowledge of motor vehicle maintenance
  • Computer literate
  • First Aid and other safety certification is an added advantage
  • Basic defensive driving certification is an added advantage
  • Prior experience working in an NGO set up is an added advantage

(If you meet above requirement submit your CV, Valid Driving License, copy of ID-both sides and reference letter from your local chief)

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Potential interview questions

Describe your experience with safe driving in challenging environments. The interviewer wants to know your background and skills in ensuring safety while driving. Discuss your driving experience, particularly in areas with difficult conditions.
How do you maintain the cleanliness and functionality of a vehicle? The interviewer seeks assurance about your attention to vehicle care and maintenance. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you handled a vehicle breakdown? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure timely facilitation of staff transport? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you handle an accident while on duty? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your approach to community mobilization as a driver? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you worked with a team to achieve a common goal. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you consider it important to obey traffic laws during work? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 30 days ago - Updated 28 days ago - Source: wvi.org