Vacancy title:
Office Driver

Jobs at:
Leonard Cheshire

Deadline of this Job:
14th September 2018

Duty Station:
Nairobi, Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: 29 August 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Leonard Cheshire
Expanding inclusive education strategies for girls with disabilities in Kenya is a UKaid funded project that aims to further and deepen the educational and vocational opportunities of girls with disabilities in five counties in the Nyanza in Kenya in order to improve their quality of life, skills and livelihoods opportunities. Leonard Cheshire (LC) is seeking applications from qualified Female Drivers to fill in the position of a Bus Driver to offer transport services within Kisumu County.

Job Title : Office Driver (in charge of the Project Bus)
Reporting to : GECT Finance and Administration Manager
Department international
Location Kisumu, Kenya
Duration October 2018 — March 2022
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To drive learners to and from school daily and be responsible for the bus maintenance and repairs

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•  To facilitate travel as required by the office.
  
•  To regularly maintain the vehicle in a roadworthy, safe and legal condition.
•  To ensure that the vehicle records such as logbook, maintenance and fuel cards are up to date and are submitted to the line manager regularly as agreed.
  
•  To support the administration of the office as may be required whenever not engaged in driving or vehicle maintenance.
  
•  Other duties as requested by the Finance and Administration Manager
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Qualifications

•  To have a valid driving licence, PSV certificate and a valid certificate of good conduct (or ready to apply for it)
  
•  An average standard of education; or equivalent technical or mechanical knowledge and experience.
  
•  Considerable driving experience, preferably for a Non-Government
  
•  Organisation and/or PSV vehicles.
  
•  Able to communicate in English and or Kiswahili with good communication skills over all —
  
•  Able to work with minimal supervision
  
•  Experience of urban and rural driving conditions would be preferable
  
•  Welcoming; courteous and able to support children with disabilities whenever the need arises.
  
•  Meets all NTSA requirements for school drivers
  
•  A genuine commitment to the values and ethos of Leonard Cheshire.
  

Desirable Requirements

•  Simple computer skills e.g accessing emails.
  
•  Willing and flexible attitude
  
•  Interested in learning office skills.
  
•  To have knowledge of driving and managing passengers who are persons with disability.