Driver/Storekeeper

JOB DESCRIPTION
Name of the position: Driver storekeeper
Country: Kenya	Base:  Nairobi
Line Manager: Capital Logistician Line management of: None	Starting date: As soon as possible	Ending date:	Donors:
Founded in 1979, ACF International (Action Against Hunger) is an international humanitarian organization that delivers programs in over 40 countries. Recognized worldwide as a leader in the fight against hunger, our mission is to save lives through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations and conflicts. From crisis to sustainability, ACF tackles the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects. By integrating our programs with local and national systems, we further ensure that short-term interventions become long-term solutions. With Head Offices in France, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States and Canada, our international network shares its combined resources, breadth of experience and technical expertise in pursuit of a world without hunger. ACF is present in Kenya since 2001. Currently the mission is implementing program activities in West Pokot, Isiolo, Tana River, Garissa and Dadaab refugee camps. Objectives and Activities: Objective 1:                                            Transporting staff and goods safely The driver has to: ·         Receive, take care of goods and transport ACF employees according to the planned schedule or as directed by Capital Logistician, ·         Load items in the car according to manufacturer recommendations ·         Ensure passengers on board wear safety belts at all times during the trip, ·         Ensure that only authorized personnel are allowed on board ·         Possess all necessary driver’s documentation – driving licence, ACF ID card at all times when driving ACF vehicles, ·         Check the validity of vehicle documentation and keep records in respect to vehicle licenses renewal, appropriate inspections and insurance, inform Capital logistician in good time to renew documents about to expire (2 months minimum) ·         Respect Kenyan traffic rules and regulation e.g. wearing seat belts, ·         Respect ACF standard operating procedures for vehicles including communication schedule. ·         Maintain ACF speed limits, adjusting the speed to the road and risk conditions, in particular the speed mustn’t exceed 40km/hr in villages or busy town areas, ·         Ensure offloading of goods, working tools and equipment from the vehicle when required, ·         Maintain daily vehicle fuel intake and logbook trip records, ·         Report any accidents immediately to the nearest police station for purpose of insurance and to the Capital Logistician, ·         Ensure that the First-Aid box is available in the vehicle and well equipped at all times, Objective 2:                                                           Vehicle maintenance The driver has to: ·         Maintain project vehicle in good condition, engine check-up, regular checks of fluid levels and the tyres which are to be conducted on a daily basis (refer to Log book for morning checks), ·         Ensure general cleanliness of the inside and outside of the vehicle, ·         Perform pre-departure checklist as indicated on the logbook, ·         Report any minor technical problem to the Capital logistician. Record it in the log book and fill a maintenance and repair card for each work plan or done on the vehicles, Objective 3:                                             Storage and transport management The driver has to: ·         Ensure proper physical stock management (storage conditions such as cleanliness, ventilation, report expiry dates…) ·         Follow-up with special attention expiry date of drugs & food, and warn the capital logistician two months before expiry date ·         Ensures that stock management follows kit log 3, and mainly that stock release orders, stock cards, SFU and other documents and/or tools are used and are systematically up to date. ·         Arrange deliveries to the departments/bases/programmes ·         Ensure proper identification of all arrival/departure material (quantity, quality, and delivery). ·         Ensure correct preparation of deliveries, safe preparation and loading of cargo onto vehicles. ·         Prepare all cargo and shipping documents (delivery Note, packing list etc) to be transported to the field and collect the documentation signed for reception from the field ·         Prepare and submit the monthly stock report by 1st of each month for the Capital logistician ·         Follow up weekly stocks and share an up to date stock report to the capital Logistician on weekly basis
QUALIFICATIONS
Education           ·          High School Education ·         Certificate in store keeping Skills and Experience ·         Be in possession of a valid driving licence class BCE ·         At least  5 years of experience in similar position ·         Good Command of English Language ·         Strong personality to deal with multicultural staff at all levels ·         Self-motivated person who takes initiative ·         Must be a team player ·         Experience working with an NGO is an added advantage. ·         Have mechanical knowledge (optional) ·         Knowledge and/or previous experience in store management ·         Good Knowledge of Nairobi area What ACF will offer: ü  Start date: As soon as possible ü  Duty station: Nairobi Office ü  Remuneration package: Very Competitive salary package with additional benefits to include: §  Career development opportunities with ACF §  Training opportunities §  Comprehensive medical cover for self and dependants §  Opportunity to work in a good and friendly environment with a dynamic and motivated team ü  Duration of contract: One year contract, renewable depending on funding availability and performance Closing Date:  30th June 2013 by Close of Business 5pm. Applications sent after the closing date and time will not be considered. Interested candidates should forward their applications including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and telephone contacts and email addresses of 3 referees preferably former/current supervisors (certificates will be required later on in the recruitment process) to: EMAIL: recruit.ke@acf-international.org  indicate the position on the subject line of the email. Position opened to Kenyan Nationals only