Driver at ICAP

Position: Driver
Reports to: Admin Officer
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Mwanza or Geita
Travel: Up to 80% in intervention districts outside of job location

Specific Responsibilities and Duties:

• Operate ICAP program vehicles as instructed, ensuring the secure and efficient transport of staff members and visitors.
• Facilitate the delivery of packages, correspondence, and other relevant materials to various offices and businesses as necessary.
• Undertake long-distance trips with or without ICAP staff as needed, while complying with all road laws and regulations, as well as ICAP policies.
• Keep the vehicle consistently clean and in optimal condition and ensure that all necessary documents (such as insurance and road license) are current.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of the vehicle, which includes verifying oil, fuel, brakes, lights, windshield wipers, water levels, and tire pressures.
• Maintain a comprehensive record of vehicle maintenance to ensure adherence to service schedules and to alert the supervisor and fleet team in advance when the vehicle is due for service.
• Offer general assistance to ICAP staff members and visitors.
• Document all tasks performed, fuel consumption, and fill out all necessary forms. Timely report and submit accounts of any accidents, incidents, and unusual occurrences.
• Follow the necessary procedures as dictated by rules and regulations if involved in an accident.
• Adhere strictly to all rules and regulations set by ICAP.
• Carry out any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.

Qualification, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Required Education: Form Four (IV) certificate or higher education.
• Required Certification: Must have a valid and current driving license for category B/D.
• Preferred: PSV Certificate from the National Institute of Transport (NIT) is an added advantage.
• Required Experience: Minimum five years’ experience with a large organization or company successfully driving 4WD manual vehicles in towns and up-country regions with a clean driving record.
• Basic knowledge of automobiles and ability to make minor repairs and perform preventive maintenance.
• Proficient written and spoken English and Kiswahili.  Able to travel for significant periods of time to remote areas  Highest level of integrity is required.
• Ability to collaborate with a diverse team and interact well with all beneficiaries, health care workers, and volunteers by facilitating a non-judgmental, non- discriminatory, and non-stigmatizing environment in the program, and to welcome all clients regardless of their background

Applications deadline: 27 Aug 2023 E. Africa Standard Time

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