African Development Bank Group – Kenya Field Office
Local Vacancy Announcement
Objectives
The African Development Bank Group office in Nairobi (KEFO) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and Government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy.
The office also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Kenya.
The major functions of the office fall under the major areas of: country programming, project
administration, promoting participation, regional integration, and aid co-ordination, in line with the partnership principles and with a view to increasing development effectiveness and impact.
KEFO invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.
These positions are local and posting will be in the Kenya Field Office (Nairobi) of the African Development Bank.
Drivers (GS 2)
(1 Position)
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Resident Representative and Finance and Administration Officer, KEFO, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
Local Vacancy Announcement
Objectives
The African Development Bank Group office in Nairobi (KEFO) has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and Government, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the poverty reduction strategy.
The office also seeks to assist the operational functions of the Bank Group in launching and follow up of projects and programs in Kenya.
The major functions of the office fall under the major areas of: country programming, project
administration, promoting participation, regional integration, and aid co-ordination, in line with the partnership principles and with a view to increasing development effectiveness and impact.
KEFO invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions.
These positions are local and posting will be in the Kenya Field Office (Nairobi) of the African Development Bank.
Drivers (GS 2)
(1 Position)
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Resident Representative and Finance and Administration Officer, KEFO, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Transportation of the RR, Country Sector Staff, visiting missions and official delegations at KEFO on official duties, within Nairobi and to/from project sites within and outside Nairobi as and when required;
- Ensure routine maintenance for the vehicles of the office.
- Ensure the safety of the Bank and other Visiting Delegations’ under your care as Driver
- Undertake deliveries of Bank documents to designated places and ensuring that they are officially promptly received by the concerned and responsible addressee
- Ensuring timeliness in discharge of your duties so as to enable the Bank and the staff you will be driving promptly meet their meeting/mission objectives
Essential Sills and Capabilities:
- ‘O’ Level with at least C+ passing Grade and with a professional qualification (driving license);
- Six years of experience as a driver in a similar organization or enterprise;
- Experience and skills in minor vehicle repairs, and routine maintenance for the vehicles;
- Good command of the English language and knowledge of the local language.
- Additional training in Defensive Driving; use of 4WD Drive Vehicles and use of motor vehicle radio communication will be an added advantage.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please send your application, clearly stating the position and CV no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, 27th November 2009.
African Development Bank Group,
Kenya Field Office (KEFO), 12th Floor, Landmark Plaza,
Argwings Kodhek Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Kenya.
Email: recruitkefo @ afdb.org
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
