Driver (National Position)

Drives AVSI motor vehicles to complete assigned duties.
 Cleans and cares for official AVS vehicles.
 Conducts regular checks of vehicles to ensure that they are mechanically sound
and in good working order and reports any problems noted to the Admin
Manager.
 Provides safe transportation to and from field locations, meetings and other
destinations for AVSI staff and visitors on official business.
 Posts and collects mail, weighs, and affixes the correct number of stamps on
letters and packages.
 Adhere to road safety regulations and ensure the well-being of passengers.
 Transports goods, equipment, and materials to working sites as needed.
 Ensures the secure loading and unloading of items, taking care to prevent damage.
 Familiarizes him/herself- with local geography and road conditions.
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 Performs general clerical duties as may be assigned and which may include
photocopying and packing supplies for field team travel.
 Conducts routine maintenance checks on vehicles including checking fuel, oil,
and other fluids.
 Repairs minor mechanical problems on the AVSI motor vehicles after confirming
the same with the Logistics Manager.
 Ensures that the fuel level in each vehicle does not always go below half tank.
 Maintains effective communication with other staff members.
 Reports any issues or concerns promptly.
 Adheres to the Organization’s policies and guidelines related to vehicle use and
safety.
 Ensures compliance with local traffic regulations and legal requirements
Maintains accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the AVSI Africa
delivery book.
 Maintains accurate records of trips, mileage, and fuel consumption.
 Submits regular reports on vehicle maintenance and usage to the Logistic
Manager.

A minimum of Five (5) years of driving experience (category B, C1 & C) for both
manual and automatic vehicles is required, preferably in the NGO sector.
 Experience in Driving Category A1 and/ A2 is an added advantage
Secondary School or equivalent required.
 Valid Driving License Class B, C1, C is required
 Defensive Driving Certificate is required

Working knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics is required.
 Good working knowledge of driving in Nairobi is required.
 Good working knowledge of driving in rural areas is an added advantage
 Excellent organizational and time management skills
 Excellent writing and oral communication skills.
 Good interpersonal skills.
 Good knowledge of Kenya rural areas.
 Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
required.