Driver, Provost Office, CoE

Job Summary

The main purpose of this role is to operate the motor vehicle owned by CoEWCH EA, stationed at the Mombasa Research Office.

Responsibilities

• Work with the project teams to establish transport requirements and map out travel routes.
• Daily field shuttling of CoE staff to various study sites within Kilifi and Mombasa Counties.
• Maintain a log of all transfers carried out daily and ensure any transfer is signed for by staff members carried by the vehicle.
• Work with the manager to ensure the vehicle is fully serviced and safe to always drive.
• Keep track of vehicle mileage and daily monitor this with the Administrative Officer at the Mombasa Research Office.
• Keep a clear record of vehicle fuel consumption and map out fuel estimates for various routes.
• Ensure the vehicle is always clean.
• Prepare vehicle by conducting operator maintenance.
• Fulfill special requests from the office by picking up and delivering items as directed and running errands.
• Maintain passenger confidence by keeping information strictly confidential.
• Complete any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C.
• Possess Kenyan Driving License Grade D
• Certificate of good conduct
• Minimum of 3 years related work experience.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations.
• Excellent knowledge of Mombasa and Kilifi County.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle repairs.

Personal Characteristics and Behaviour

• Excellent driving skills.
• Excellent customer service and very professional.
• Has excellent attendance and a positive attitude to the job.
• Well, composed and patient.
• Is attentive to the needs of the staff members and responds quickly and competently to their requests.
• Healthy and alert with the ability to drive for long hours.
• Ability to communicate in both English and Kiswahili.