World Vision is a global humanitarian organization dedicated to addressing the needs of children, families, and communities in crisis. Founded in 1950, it operates in nearly 100 countries, working with partners to alleviate poverty, provide emergency assistance, and promote long-term sustainable development. Their efforts focus on areas such as health, education, clean water, child protection, and economic development. World Vision’s work is driven by a Christian ethos, aiming to bring about lasting change through both direct interventions and advocacy at local, national, and international levels. Their community-based approach ensures that aid is tailored to the unique needs of each area, helping vulnerable populations to thrive and build resilience against future challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
Activity
To drive all WVT Project vehicles as planned.
End Results
The safe arrival of passengers and goods, Timely arrival to the destination, the safe arrival of the vehicle Safe drive to avoid causing accidents to other road users
Activity
Ensure that the general state of the vehicle has been regularly & timely checked (before and after use).
End Results
The vehicle is timely serviced, well-maintained, and well-cleaned. Ensure the vehicle is always in good usable condition. The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition
Activity
Clerical services provision
End Results
Timely support to all project staff as legally planned Support smooth and quick dispatch and delivery of documents between WVT and other stakeholders. Timely delivery of payloads
Activity
Maintain Logbooks
End Results
All mileage recorded should be that legally authorized. Mileage is recorded in the logbook whenever refueling the vehicle. There will be a proper recording of mileage covered against fuel consumed. There will be a proper recording of mileage for normal service
Activity
Ensure all required documents for the vehicle are valid and safely kept, including Insurance, road safety stickers, availability of toolkit, triangles, reflectors, fire extinguisher & first Aid Kit.
End Results
Timely replacement of vehicle-identified kits on their expiry (including first aid, fire extinguisher, etc). There will be proper adherence to road traffic rules
Activity
Ensure all visitors sign the child protection forms as soon as they are picked up.
End Results
Explain the purpose of signing the child protection form to visitors before they sign the timely signing of child protection forms for visitors on arrival.
Activity
To ensure that the vehicle is not overloaded either by people or luggage
End Results
To increase the life span of the tires, Adherence to the traffic rules and regulations
Activity
Report any adverse observation of a vehicle to the Senior Transport Officer
End Results
The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition to reduce the risk of accident
Activity
Remind/advise the Senior Transport Officer on matters about services and repairs of vehicles
End Results
Adherence to the Planned Preventive Maintenance. The vehicles will be in roadworthy condition
Activity
Ensure that the vehicles are serviced as per the Planned Preventive Maintenance.
End Results
There will be a safe arrival of both passengers and goods. The vehicle will be in roadworthy condition, always the lifespan of the vehicle will be increased
Activity
Adhere to WVT’s Vehicle Policy all the time
End Results
There will be no picking up people in the vehicle who are not authorized, referring to the policy of the organization. There will be timely parking and allowed departure time of the WVT Project Vehicles unless legal permission is granted. There will be no speeding, and therefore a reduction of accidents.
Activity
Other duties as assigned by the employer
End Results
There will be smooth support for any other legal activities assigned to drivers
Required Professional Experience
At least three years of experience as a driver
Safe driving record. Must be well acquainted with basic knowledge of vehicle parts and be able to diagnose vehicle-related faults in the first place.
Long-distance driving experience.
Good oral communication ability.
Polite, easy-going, and able to work with a variety of different people and cultures.
Ability to work after normal working hours to transport staff/consultants to the airport and other locations.
Strong language capability in both Kiswahili and English.
Must be honest and demonstrate the highest degree of integrity.
Ability to write a work-related report.
The required license, registration, and certification
Valid class C (C1, C2, C3) driving license Form Four with NIT Advanced Driving Certificate or VETA Advanced Driving Certificate
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
Work environment: Office-based with regular travel to the field. Travel: Domestic travel is required.
Physical Requirements
Physical and Mental Fit
Language Requirements
Ability to communicate in English and good command of Kiswahili. A good relationship with other staff.