HIAS
Refugee Trust of Kenya ( HRTK) – Uganda Office
Job title: Driver/Messenger
Job title: Driver/Messenger
(One
(1) Positions)
Country: Uganda
Country: Uganda
Job Description and required qualifications
(Important Note - Position open to Ugandan nationals only)
Under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
- Maintain,
clean and care for organization vehicles and maintain regular checks of
vehicles to ensure that they are mechanically sound and in good working
order. Makes reports of any problems to the Administrative Assistant and
repairs minor mechanical problems.
- Provide
transportation in the field and to meetings and other destinations for
organization staff and visitors on official business;
- Keep
accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the delivery book;
- Post
and collect mail, weighing and affixing correct amount of stamps on
letters and packages;
- Perform
general clerical duties as may be assigned which may include photocopying
and packing supplies for field travel;
- Obtain
quotations and makes simple purchases on behalf of the office and as
instructed by the Administrative Assistant;
- Keeps
a log book/diary for use of vehicle including weekly reports on vehicle
status;
Education –
- A
minimum Secondary School certificate.
- Certification
in basic mechanics and maintenance a plus.
Skills
and competencies:
- Must
possess a valid driving license ( Class A, B,C & D ) with 8 years
driving experience
- Computer
literacy desirable;
- Current
certificate of good conduct;
- Must
have good knowledge of Nairobi and its environs;
- Ability
to conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the
best interests of the agency
Experience
No less than 8 years continuous driving experience. Experience working in the NGO sector a plus.
Languages:
Proficiency in English and Swahili.
Closing date:11th July 2012.
Positions
will be filled on a rolling basis based on identification of suitable
candidates.
How to apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to recruitment.hiaskenya@gmail.com
Indicate
Vacancy Notice No HRTK/KEN/DM/06/12 in the subject line.
Important:
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing
will lead to immediate disqualification.
Late applications will not be considered
Late applications will not be considered