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Youth Vocational training program
Project summary: The European Union and Kinderbothilfe are supporting vocational training in three Kenyan organizations Nairobits Trust, Ethi and East Leigh community centre. The implementation of this project is done by a secretariat stationed at Nairobits.
Position summary: The secretariat is seeking candidates for the position of driver/office assistant. Under the direction of the Program manger EU project, the officer will serve both the coordination office and the three implementing organizations in the vocational training initiative.
The candidate will be familiar with office administration work, have accident free driving record and should have performed similar duties for a period of not less than 5 years. The driver is a member of the project team and should therefore, be able to provide basic administrative support to Nairobits and the coordination office.
The position is based in Nairobi with frequent field travels.
Skills and Attributes
- Possession of a valid national driving licence
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Additional occupational training such as first aid, defensive driving, security awareness would be an asset.
- Hold a certificate in motor vehicle mechanics
- Sound understanding of wide range of general Management principles and practices
- Good Public Relations techniques
- Good communication skills both spoken and written
- Familiarity with Youth development those from vulnerable backgrounds
- Good working knowledge of computer
- Willingness to work with minimal supervision
- Excellent leadership skills and initiative ness
- A proactive personality
- Good team player
- Ability to work for long periods
- Possess post secondary School qualification preferably a Diploma in Business administration will be an added advantage.
Experience
- At least 5 year’s work experience as a driver, preferably with the government or non-governmental organization
- Safe driving record
- Good knowledge of and experience as a driving in Nairobi and its environs as well as other parts of Kenya
- Knowledgeable and ability to operate office equipment e.g. photocopier, digital camera, video recorder and maintain files
- Experience in vehicle mechanics
- Work experience as an administration assistant in a busy and efficient NGO office.
Application Procedure
Interested and qualified persons should send their CV, name of 3 referees and expected salary to; Nairobits Trust E.U/KNH coordination Office using email; vacancy@nairobits.com before 29th of August 2011.
Acknowledgements will be sent to only short listed applicants. Kindly apply only if you meet the stated criteria.
Those who applied need not to re-apply.
Women are highly encouraged to apply.