Mercy Corps is a leading
global relief and development agency saving and improving lives in the world’s
toughest places.
In more than 40 countries, we
partner with local people to put bold ideas into action, help them overcome
adversity and build stronger communities.
We help communities survive
and move beyond emergencies. When natural disasters strike, economies collapse
or conflict flares, Mercy Corps is there.
We see global challenges as
an invitation to pioneer innovative, sustainable solutions.
Mercy Corps is looking for
committed and dynamic individual to take up the following position.
Position: Driver
Location: Mombasa
Position: Driver
Location: Mombasa
Program / Department Summary: Mercy Corps implements
high-quality, analytical development work and peacebuilding programs in
difficult places. We have been operating in Kenya since 2008 and are presently
implementing development programs across the Central, Rift Valley, North
Western and Northern Eastern regions of Kenya.
The Operations Department is
committed to implementing and maintaining the highest standards of efficiency
and integrity in logistics and purchasing of goods and services for country
office and field offices.
The overriding objective for
all Mercy Corps procurement and logistics activities are the prompt and
effective provision of procurement and logistical solutions as well as
materials and services to Mercy Corps’ beneficiaries in compliance with Mercy
Corps’ and donor policies, procedures, regulations and specifications.
General Position Summary: The Driver will work
within the Logistics department of the Operational Support structure for the
Mercy Corps Kenya Mombasa office and will be committed to provide reliable and
compliant support to program activities in order to achieve efficient service
to program beneficiaries.
S/he will provide safe,
transport services for the respective Mercy Corps program and support staff in
the described Area of Responsibility (AOR).
The driver will adhere to all
traffic and MC safety rules and follow the transport guidelines required by the
Operations department.
Essential Job Functions:
Essential Job Functions:
- Operate MC
vehicles as assigned by supervisor;
- Maintain
vehicle log-sheets in accordance with MC policies/regulations;
- Check the
vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems
to logistics department;
- Adhere to all
safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and
supervisor;
- Responsible for
the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares
etc.;
- Keep the
vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times;
- Assist, as
required, with logistics, program and administration functions in the
respective office;
- Cooperate and
be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting
potential problems during daily business whenever necessary;
- Undertake field
assignments as assigned;
- Report all
maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular
basis;
- Adhere to all
MC policies and procedures as outlined in MC policies and procedure
manuals;
- Conduct
himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to
bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
in country of operation;
- Other duties as
assigned.
Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps’
agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are
responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal
professional learning that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.
Accountability: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Accountability: Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Reports Directly To: Senior Procurement and
Logistics Officer
Works Directly With: All program staff,
Operations and Finance departments, Teams.
Knowledge and Experience:
Knowledge and Experience:
- Valid driver’s
license;
- At least 3
years’ experience driving in Mombasa and its neighboring environs;
- First Aid
Course and with proven experience in First Aid management;
- Must respect
and adhere to all safety and traffic rules;
- Understanding
of written and spoken English and Kiswahili is required;
- Certificate of
Good Conduct;
- Basic Motor
Vehicle Mechanic course required.
Success Factors:
- Effective time
management skills including priority setting and responding to short
notice travel requests.
- Effective
interpersonal and communication skills;
- Able to work on
weekends;
- Excellent
interpersonal skills, reliable, flexible and a committed person.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above required qualifications and experience should submit a cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing three professional references (including a recent supervisor) to ke-hrkenya@mercycorps.org on or before Friday 16th December, 2016 by 4.00pm.
The email subject line must
clearly indicate the job title and location being applied for.
Applications without an appropriate subject heading will be automatically disqualified.
Applications without an appropriate subject heading will be automatically disqualified.
Please do not attach any
certificates.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
NB: Mercy Corps does not
charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.