Assistant I, Project – Social Protection and Livelihoods- Busia

The driver will be tasked to drive ChildFund International vehicles in accordance with ChildFund Transport policy and procedures to enhance mobility of staff for effectiveness and efficiency.

Required Experience and Education

• A minimum of two (2) years hands on experience in a similar job area in a child focused development organization.
  
• A Certificate in defensive driving, customer care and public relations is an added advantage
  
• Knowledge of simple mechanical repair is necessary
  
• Demonstrable attitude for teamwork
  
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.
  
• A minimum of “O” Level (U.C.E) Certificate of Education with a clean valid driving license for classes A, B and C.
  

• Remain alert and responsive to any child safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills which will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Child Safeguarding Policy.
  
• Checks the vehicle to ensure no mechanical fault before driving.
  
• Drives ChildFund vehicles with due care and safety, taking into account prevailing weather and road conditions to avoid accidents.
  
• Transports ChildFund Country Office field staff to project areas.
  
• Ensures that punctuality and courtesy are always maintained.
  
• Reports faults and accidents immediately.
  
• Strictly drives the vehicles to approved destinations.
  
• Ensures that the vehicle keys are always under safe custody to avoid duplication and theft.
  
• Ensures that the vehicle has a valid license, insurance sticks, perfect tyres and that they are serviced timely.
  
• Repairs all minor mechanical faults on the vehicle.
  
• Identifies and reports all major mechanical faults identified on the vehicle.