Driver-cum-Mechanic at Sign of Hope (SoH)

Summary of core duties:

Being driver and mechanic for Sign of Hope, mainly in Turkana & Marsabit County and/or within Kenya, the candidate will have the following duties:

• Driving and maintaining project vehicle in good mechanical condition, including cleaning inside and outside on a daily basis.
• Drive project staff and visitors to outreach sites, meetings and appointments, using due caution and courtesy, as assigned by the supervisor
• Initiating and supervising required repairs and routine maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Fulfilling project reporting requirements, including maintaining records on vehicle routing and condition.
• Carry out routine mechanical check of the vehicle: cooling system, oil, electrical and brake system, tire pressure etc.
• Detect and report malfunctioning of vehicle’s system.
• Maintains a current driving license for self and advise the supervisor when the vehicle license is due for renewal, appropriate inspections and registration.
• Runs office errands such as message/equipment delivery, picking-up and collecting mail from post office and other errands as assigned by the supervisor.
• Loading and offloading goods into/from the vehicle.
• Assists with office tasks, such as photocopying, pick up of supplies, delivering or collecting letters, cheques, invoices, etc.
• Performs any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Candidate Profile

• Secondary school graduate with over 5years of relevant experience.
• Certificate in Vehicle Mechanics: having a Motor Vehicle Auto electrician is an added advantage.
• A minimum of three years working with a private organization, holder of certificate in defensive driving.