Youth Alive! Kenya
Towards an empowered generation of young Kenyans
VACANCY ANNOUNCMENT: DRIVER
As part of strengthening the operations of Youth Alive! Kenya we and with support from GOAL Ireland seek to recruit a suitable young person to join our impressive team of professionals as a driver.Reporting to the Programme Officer Health, the position will entail providing direct logistical assistance to the implementation of the Custodial Care Health Promotion (CCHP) Project. The project targets Government Custodial Institutions located in Nairobi and Kiambu Districts.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
- Drive the project vehicle and ensure safety of passengers.
- Ensure the vehicle is always in good working condition and clean.
- Execute regular checks on the condition of the car and the availability of emergency tools, first aid box etc.
- Ensure the safety and security of the vehicle at all times and particularly on field trips, and safety of the persons and/or equipment therein.
- Ensures that licenses (including the driver’s license), insurances etc. are always up to date by timely informing the Office Manager.
- Responsible for preparing and maintaining the vehicle's daily logs of official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing e.t.c
- Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.
- Responsible for reporting to supervisor any irregularities relating to the vehicle under the care of the incumbent.
- Performs other duties, as required.
Desired Skills & Qualifications
- Form four certificate holder;
- Must be a holder of a valid BCE Class driving licence and certificate of good conduct
- At least 3 years driving experience;
- Excellent knowledge of Nairobi and of Kenya in general
- Has a proven track record of accident free and safe driving record.
- Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili
- Age 25 - 30 years.
- High and proven integrity
- Must be a team player with the ability to work with others to achieve high goals in a fast paced and culturally diverse environment
- Must have a strong disposition to and experience in working with children and youth
- A certificate in social work from an accredited institution is an added advantage
The position is for an initial period of 9 months with an opportunity for renewal. If you believe you merit our consideration, please email us your letter of application alongside detailed Curriculum Vitae with three referees, email and day-time telephone contacts to be received by the close of business on 8th May 2010 to hr@youthalivekenya.org The email should have a subject line: DRIVER.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 12th May 2010, consider your application unsuccessful.
