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Date Posted: Wednesday, July 06, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Driver-DCA Kenya (Kakuma-Turkana County)
DanChurchAid (DCA) is working in Turkana, West Pokot, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Busia and Siaya counties with refugees and local communities to enhance peace, livelihoods and resilience. DCA implements projects directly as well as through local partner organizations. For more information on DCA, please visit www.danchurchaid.org .
DCA is seeking to recruit a dynamic and proactive Kenyan National for the following position: Driver
The position is based in Kakuma Turkana County, and reports to the Area Manager.

The main responsibilities of the driver are:
1. Driving and fleet management
• Ensure safe and secure driving of DCA staff, visitors, assets and support field missions
• Maintain daily vehicle and motorcycles logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs and oversee that other drives do the same
• Assist in all areas of Fleet Management including vehicle and motorcycle registration, insurance, maintenance, security, usage monitoring, vehicle ownership transfers and disposal
• Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
• Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle and motorcycle: insurance, logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle
• Oversee and ensure that all vehicles and motorcycles comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
2. Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed
• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records
• Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.
• Liaise with suppliers to support the ProLog in procurement and logistics functions
• Assist in managing the daily logistical issues of staff transport services, by working closely with the Finance & Admin Assistant and relevant service providers
• Update staff on various emerging traffic issues in the operational area
• Follow up on Protocol matters for the organization and its eligible staff
• Submit applications and follow up with relevant Government Ministries for approval of exemption and regulatory documents, issuance of motor vehicle number plates and logbooks as necessary
• Log official trips in the official logbooks
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the supervisor/designate

Professional Qualification:
• Minimum secondary school education (KCSE or Equivalent)
• Valid and clean B-C-E driving License with over three years driving experience
• Practical knowledge in basic mechanics and vehicle diagnostics
• Certified defensive driver and possession of basic first aid training and certification
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili
• High level of self-motivation, integrity, commitment to humanitarian and development work
• Good team player with excellent interpersonal skills
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Job application procedure
Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for this vacancy. Candidates must have the right to work in Kenya.
The deadline for applications is: 20th July 2022.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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