Driver (Open to local residents of Narok county)

at  World Vision Per

With over 70 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 34,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Contract Type:
Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)
N/B: Local residents from Narok County are highly encouraged to apply.
World Vision Kenya is a Christian, relief, advocacy and development organisation that is committed to improving the well-being of children, families and communities in Kenya. We partner with communities, the Government, sponsors, donors and corporates to help the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and enjoy life in all its fullness. With our advocacy work, we enable the voices of children and their communities to` reach decision makers, who have power to change unjust policies and practices. We implement sustainable development projects in Education, Health, Child Protection, Food Security, Economic Empowerment, as well as Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. World Vision has a vast reach in Kenya, Its transformative development initiatives are spread across 37 counties, nationwide. It serves all people regardless of religion, race, ethnicity or gender.
Job Description:
To ensure smooth facilitation of the program staff and ensure World Vision Kenya fleet is safe, healthy and economical to guarantee staff facilitation.
In order to successfully accomplish this job purpose, the job holder must be a professional able to effectively communicate World Vision’s Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that serves as a good example to others.
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 liase with service providers to ensure quality services
• Work with respective staff to plan and coordinate field facilitation services.
• Support in community mobilization
• Be bank gent for bank transactions

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.

Vehicle reports

• 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.

Knowledge/Qualification for the role:

• 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 literacy certificate
• Current reference letter from your local chief
• 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
• Ability to speak Maa language
• Must be a local and resident of North Horr Sub-county
• MUST attach copy of ID (both sides) and Valid driving license, letter from the local administration (chief), certificates

Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Onl

• 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 literacy certificate
• Current reference letter from your local chief
• 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
• Ability to speak Maa language
• Must be a local and resident of North Horr Sub-county
• MUST attach copy of ID (both sides) and Valid driving license, letter from the local administration (chief), certificate