Driver
Position title: Driver
Reports
to: TBD
Supervises: None
Job
Grade: TBA
Location:
Oloitoktok, Kajiado, Kenya.
Major
function:
To drive and ensure the safety of staff
and WWF Kenya clients including maintenance of the organization vehicles.
Roles
and responsibilities:
- Ensures
cleanliness of assigned vehicle at all times when in use or otherwise and
that the vehicle is in good condition before use;
- Carries
out periodic checks on the assigned vehicle to determine maintenance needs
and report accordingly and time;
- Maintains
an up to date records of vehicle fuel, mileage and service costs;
- Ensures
all vehicle reports are done on a monthly basis and submitted on or before
the scheduled date;
- Compiles
car maintenance log for every vehicle capturing all repair, parts, labour
and maintenance details.
- Respects
and maintains the relationship of trust required to obtain a high level of
security;
- Facilitates
WWF Kenya staff movement using the assigned vehicle to the field projects.
- Reports
any incident that involves injury, damage to any passenger, pedestrian or
third-party property immediately, in line with WWF- Kenya’s policies and
procedures.
- Handles
any emergency which may arise, including following procedures in the event
of such emergencies including vehicle fire.
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Supports staff in application of visas and work permit documentation
- Manages
the process of applications and renewals of residence permits.
- Performs
any other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.
Key Skills and
Competencies
- Basic
mechanic skills
- Strong
organization and coordination skills
- Basic
first aid skills
- Strong
command of English and Kiswahili.
- Adaptable,
flexible, able to take initiative and prioritize among competing demands;
- A
good team player with strong interpersonal skills, outgoing personality,
and ability to work independently and effectively under pressure and on
strict deadlines and in a multi-cultural setting;
- Excellent
oral and written communications skills in English and Swahili;
- Adherence
to WWF’s values, which are Credible, Responsive, Innovative, Determined, Inspiring and
Collaborative.
Experience:
- 5
years’ work experience in a reputable International NGO
- Conversant
with the geography of conservation areas;
Qualifications:
- O’
Level Certificate
- Driving
license or permit classes B, C, D, E
- Certificate
in Defensive Driving Training
Working Relationships
Internal: interacts
with the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Heads of
Departments and all WF Kenya staff.
External:
Interacts with, Government Ministries and department, External Consultants,
Service Providers and suppliers and Regulatory Bodies.
How to Apply
Please Click Here to apply for the role.
Applications will close on 10th February 2023. Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Kindly note that only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
