Temporary Project Driver – Marsabit County at Catholic Relief

Job Description

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is an international non-governmental organization supporting relief and development work in over 99 countries around the world. CRS programs assist persons on the basis of need, regardless of creed, ethnicity or nationality and works through local church and non-church partners to implement its programs

Job Responsibilities: 

Draft monthly vehicle maintenance plans and ensure implementation. While engaged on assignment, take accountability for all spare parts, accessories, etc fitted in assigned vehicles during repairs at the workshop or field. Prepare vehicle performance, maintenance, and repair reports, and submit as required for the vehicle assigned during engagement. Plan to meet anticipated travel requirements and make all arrangements for ensuring efficient services (fueling, pre-travel checks, required travel documents, required equipment, spare parts, and tools, vehicle cleaning, persons traveling for packing instructions and timings). Ensure copies of daily mileage logs, pen and clipboard are readily available in all assigned vehicles. Promptly collect filled in daily mileage logs to avoid loss or defacing. Routinely check all assigned vehicles licenses, insurances, and other required documents and promptly advice the Fleet Officer when renewals are due. Transport CRS staff and visitors as instructed, observing local traffic and road safety laws and all CRS vehicle policies to ensure safety of passengers and luggage, and quality and courteous services. Report immediately any accidents and/or route changes due to security, bad weather, road conditions. Maintain and submit accurate records for all trips. As requested, take delivery of sub-contracted works conducted on organizations vehicles, inspecting, and certifying conformity with requirements and expectations and advising the Fleet Officer accordingly. Ensure assigned vehicles are secured when not in use.

QUALIFICATIONS

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements: 

Education and Experience 

O-level education Government Trade Test Grade III or Grade 2 Mechanics, with minimum of 5 years work experience in a similar position Valid accident-free driving license Class B, C, E with a minimum of 4 years of long-distance and off-road driving experience Knowledge and experience in vehicle maintenance and repairs Knowledge of operating in Isiolo context

Personal Skills 

Flexibility to travel under difficult circumstances. Demonstrated ability to work in a team. Service-oriented with focus on meeting customer needs Well-organized and able to manage multiple tasks. Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented, and results-oriented. Demonstrated commitment to respect, equity, diversity, and inclusion including gender equality.