Driver

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Position Title: Driver
Location: Isiolo
Country: Kenya
Deadline Date: 20th February 2025

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
Plan International, Inc. (PII) is a globally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1937, dedicated to advancing children's rights and gender equality in both humanitarian and development contexts. With over 80 years of experience, PII operates in more than 70 countries, addressing the root causes of challenges faced by girls and vulnerable children. The organization collaborates with children, young people, supporters, and partners to create a just world, acknowledging that the potential of every child is often hindered by poverty, violence, exclusion, disasters, and discrimination. Plan International Kenya (PIK), operational since 1982, focuses on long-term development and collaborates closely with local communities and governments to enhance the well-being of children across various regions in Kenya. Under its current Country Strategy (July 2021 – June 2026), PIK aims to end teenage pregnancies and gender-based violence against girls, aligning its efforts with four strategic objectives: improving access to sexual and reproductive health services, ensuring functional child and girls' rights protection mechanisms, minimizing the impact of disasters on girls and young women, and fostering job creation through innovative partnerships for youth employment.

Job Overview:
The role of the driver is crucial for the effective implementation of project travel plans, ensuring the safe and timely transportation of staff, goods, and correspondences as scheduled and approved. The driver is entrusted with the organization’s valuable assets, including the lives of employees and the vehicles themselves. This position requires a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and efficiency while adhering to the organization's policies and procedures. The driver must ensure that all transportation activities are conducted in a manner that prioritizes the safety of passengers and the integrity of the vehicle, while also being responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the vehicle to prevent breakdowns and ensure comfort during travel. The driver will also be expected to comply with all relevant transport policies and contribute to the safeguarding of children and young people as well as promoting gender equality and inclusion in all aspects of their work.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The driver’s duties and responsibilities are categorized into several key areas: Transportation (50%): Responsible for the safe, efficient, timely, and well-coordinated transportation of staff and designated individuals to various locations as instructed. This includes the transportation of goods to required points as directed, ensuring that Plan International assets are safeguarded in the vehicle at all times. The driver must maintain an updated vehicle logbook to track vehicle usage and provide timely execution of office errands to facilitate smooth project communications and logistics. The driver is expected to maintain the highest level of conduct on the road, driving with due care and consideration for other road users and pedestrians. Maintenance (30%): The driver must ensure that the vehicle is well-maintained and clean to avoid breakdowns and ensure passenger comfort. This includes ensuring that the vehicle is equipped with a valid first aid kit, working safety belts, a fire extinguisher, and valid local licenses and inspection certificates. The driver is responsible for refueling the vehicle using an approved fuel voucher or fuel card and keeping the vehicle log sheet updated. The vehicle must be safely parked at a designated location at the end of each working day, no later than 6 pm, and any incidents or accidents involving Plan International vehicles must be reported immediately to the supervisor. Compliance (10%): The driver must comply with transport and corporate policies to ensure efficiency and harmony with other departments and government regulations. This includes maintaining a valid driving license and producing it when required, as well as promoting and adhering to Plan International policies and procedures, including safeguarding children and young people and the Code of Conduct. Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion (5%): The driver must understand and implement responsibilities under the Safeguarding and GEI policies, ensuring that concerns are reported and managed according to appropriate procedures. The driver will lead the orientation of program staff to ensure they understand their role in upholding these policies and ensure that they are embedded in project design and implementation. Other Duties (5%): The driver may be assigned additional duties by the supervisor as needed.

Required Qualifications:
The essential qualifications and experience required for this position include: an O’ level certificate, a minimum of 5 years of driving experience in a busy working environment, a valid driving license (Class B, C & E), basic mechanic skills (Grade 3), and a valid certificate of good conduct. Additionally, fluency in English and Kiswahili is required. Desirable qualifications include defensive driving training, which would enhance the driver's skills and safety awareness on the road.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes at least an O’ level certificate, which demonstrates a foundational level of education. This level of education is essential for understanding and following instructions, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of 5 years of driving experience in a busy working environment. This experience is crucial for ensuring that the driver is familiar with the demands of transporting staff and goods safely and efficiently, as well as handling various driving conditions and challenges that may arise during the course of work.

Languages:
The mandatory languages for this position include excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili. Knowledge of one or more local languages is considered an added advantage, as it may facilitate better communication with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Isiolo County and reports to the Project Coordinator for the SDC-GBV Horn of Africa Project. The closing date for applications is 20th February 202

• Preference will be given to candidates who are residents of Isiolo County. Plan International is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring that its workforce reflects the diversity of the communities it serves. The organization emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and strives to create a workplace environment that embraces diverse people, thoughts, and ideas. Plan International also undertakes a range of pre-employment checks in line with its Safeguarding Children and Young People policy and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.