Driver

Job opening ID	71
Number of positions	1
Deadline	28 Mar-2014
Job Category	Nationally Recruited Staff
Department	ICRISAT
Designation	Driver - ICRISAT
Country	Kenya
Roles and responsibilities	• Vehicle maintenance: Ensure that the vehicles are kept tidy, clean and in good working condition. • Preventive maintenance: Update vehicle services schedule, perform early diagnosis for any defects and arrange for the service/repairs to be done at pre-selected service providers (dealers or garage). • Driving: Adhere to safe driving practices and maintain a high standard of service whilst observing road traffic laws and regulations. • Liaise with the service providers to ensure that the vehicles’ service/repair work is satisfactory • Ensure that all vehicles are insured, booking vehicles for inspection and ensuring that relevant stickers are in place. • Supplies: Facilitate collection of quotations for farm/office supplies and delivery to field stations • Protocol Matters: Assist in obtaining visas and re-entry permits for staff and visitors • Assist in applying for diplomatic identity cards for international staff • General assistance: Pick up and drop offs for Staff and Visitors. • Perform town-run errands including delivering official documents. • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.
Skill set	• Completion of Secondary School education.  • Good command of English • Hold a clean Driving License • Provision of a Certificate of Good Conduct  • Good personal organization, honesty and reliability • Good communication and interpersonal skills • Well-developed driving skills with emphasis on mechanical knowledge, maintenance and safety of vehicles. • Training in Motor Vehicle Mechanic Grade III is desirable. • Diagnostic skills to ensure early detection of faults in vehicles. • Understanding of legal issues relating to motor vehicle operations within East Africa. • 5 years driving experience, preferably with an international organisation.
Work experience	1-2years
Advert	Driver - ICRISAT.pdf
Duty station	Nairobi, Kenya
Job Summary	To provide logistical support to the operations of the Regional Office (ESA). To apply click here