DRIVER AT DANCHURCHAID (DCA)

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 an experienced and energetic Kenyan National for the position of Driver to be based in Turkana, from DCA’s Kakuma Office. The driver will be engaged on a full-time basis.

The driver will report to the Procurement and Logistics (ProLog) Assistant based in Kakuma, with technical support from the Area Programme Manager – Turkana and Nairobi-based ProLog Officer.

JOB PURPOSE

• To provide safe and reliable transportation service to the assigned Programme / Project / Unit whenever called upon to do so.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safe driving of staff and other authorized partners as assigned.
• Ensuring that vehicle assigned is well cleaned, serviced, and maintained as required.
• In liaison with the line manager, arrange for repairs and servicing.
• Ensuring personal compliance with the Government Traffic Act.
• Safeguarding all contents in the assigned vehicle.
• Reporting incidences and taking appropriate steps as per organizations rules and regulations.
• Maintaining up to date and accurate records of vehicle work ticket and monthly fuel voucher booklet.
• Loading and offloading light weight project materials/ goods.
• Provide logistical support during trainings and workshops.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Professional Qualifications

• Minimum secondary education – KCSE.
• Clean driving license – Category B – Light vehicle (small cars/ mini-bus), Category C – Light Truck or Category D – PSV. (All New Category or its equivalent). Licensed tricycle drivers will have an added advantage.
• Basic computer skills are an advantage.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Driving experience of more than three (3) years preferably in a Non-Governmental Organization
• Experience driving in challenging terrain.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and repair skills. Basic knowledge of First Aid and other safety & security measures is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• High integrity.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to deliver quality work with minimal supervision.
• Hard working and results oriented.
• Presentable, friendly and patient.
• Ability to plan and coordinate own tasks.

DCA offers: The position is for a period of one year (renewable) with a three-month probation period. DCA offers a salary package (salary, insurance, and benefits) in accordance to experience and DCA Kenya HR Manual.

DCA is an equal opportunity employer, and all interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender, marital status and religious, political or ethnic affiliation.

DCA conducts a thorough anti-terror check as part of the recruitment process. It is a prerequisite that you pass this check and maintain this status throughout your employment period. Everyone applying for a job with DCA must be ready to comply with our Code of Conduct, Staff Policy on Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment and our Child Safeguarding Policy.