Key Responsibilities.

• Drive Vehicles on road test or under normal operation as assigned by the Supervisor or his designate.
• Performing daily routine maintenance checks and always maintaining enough fuel.
• Making sure that daily and pre-long distance vehicle checks are done and undertaken daily.
• Making sure that accurate upkeep of the vehicle log sheets is done and accurately filed.
• Ensure vehicles cleanliness and report to the supervisor any noted mechanical defects.
• Ensure vehicles are timely refuelled and road worthy at all the times.
• Adhere to IRC vehicles protocols and Kenya traffic rules ensuring passengers wear safety belts all the time when in motion.
• Ensure that at all the times drive the IRC vehicles in accordance with the IRC policy.
• Ensure that unauthorized passengers are not carried in IRC Vehicles in accordance with the policy.
• Ensure that the road license, inspection stickers, insurance certificate and any other required documents of the vehicle(s) allocated is up to date.
• Ensuring that the vehicle you are allocated is equipped with; the first aid kits, tools, jerk, wheel spanner and spare wheel.
• To always align with all security advisories when operating an IRC vehicle to ensure safety of vehicle, passengers, cargo, and other road users.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor or his designate.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least O – level, a holder of a Valid driving licence with 2 years’ experience as a professional driver.
• Knowledge of generic transport procedures and practices (NGO experience advantageous).
• Experience in using HF/VHF Radio.
• Pass score on IRC driving test.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willing to undergo regular visual testing.
• Conversant with MS Office applications

Required Experience & Competencies:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience driving within reputable organizations, with a preference for experience in the NGO sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High level of personal initiative, pro-active problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Strong sense of personal integrity.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate and prioritize work.
• Ability to multitask.
• Flexibility and willingness to work long hours if necessary.
• Strong sense of personal integrity.