Sightsavers implements projects in over 30 countries in Africa and South Asia working to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities.

Title: Project Driver

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Contract: 20 months fixed terms contract

Salary: Local Terms and Conditions apply

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of individuals using the vehicle, with extra care and caution when handling children
• Perform short-distance errands and long-distance trips
• Follow up on driver planning and scheduling using the project calendar and register transportation requests
• Deliver correspondence to project partners as required
• Facilitate pick-ups for project visitors and provide transportation during official visits
• Monitor vehicle mileage use and ensure routine and regular service and maintenance are carried out within required run-times
• Schedule periodical vehicle examinations for service
• Apply for the renewal of the vehicle license
• Determine when and what kind of maintenance the vehicle needs, and keep track of general maintenance schedules, especially car tyre condition
• Ensure the sound running of the assigned vehicles and arrange minor repairs where necessary
• Check oil and tyres properly and keep the service vehicles clean, both inside and outside
• Keep track of timely car insurance renewals
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and attend to any noted faults and defects
• Update monthly mileage records
• Maintain a logbook of each service vehicle on a daily basis
• Keep the assigned vehicle(s) in good running condition and perform routine daily checks (check oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.)

This is a highly varied and involved role and the above is not an exhaustive list of duties or required professional skills. Please see the Job Description for full details.

Jobholder Requirements

Essential:

• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a driver’s test.
• Ability to complete and pass an eye test.
• Proven experience in driving safely within the laws of (Kenya) and with respect for other road users and pedestrians.
• Experience in acting as a driver for staff to carry out official duties.
• Ability to pick up Sightsavers staff to and from the airport where this service is not outsourced.
• Experience in driving vehicles for official errands.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of keeping vehicles equipped with reflectors, fire extinguishers, first aid boxes, etc., and ensuring first aid boxes are regularly checked and replenished.
• Experience in test driving vehicles once a week to ensure they are in good condition.
• Ability to perform other clerical duties as required to support the efficient operation of the office.