Driver (Marsabit)
The Program / Department / Team
The Operations Department is committed to implementing and
maintaining the highest standards of efficiency and integrity in the operations
functions. The overriding objective for all administration and logistics
operations is the prompt and effective provision of support services to Mercy
Corps’ beneficiary populations in compliance with donor rules.
The Position
The driver works within the Operations department of the
logistics support structure to provide safe transport services for Mercy Corps
program in the respective field location(s). The driver will adhere to all
traffic and Mercy Corps safety rules and follow the transport guidelines
required by the Mercy Corps operations department and the country traffic
rules.
Essential Responsibilities
- Operate
Mercy Corps vehicles as assigned by Supervisor.
- Maintain
vehicle log-sheets in accordance with Mercy Corps policies/regulations.
- Check
the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and
problems to logistics team.
- Adhere
to all safety and communication protocols as advised by Mercy Corps and
supervisor.
- Responsible
for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits,
spares etc.
- Keep
the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use at all times.
- Assist,
as required, with logistics in the office daily workloads.
- Cooperate
and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting
potential problems during daily business.
- Report
all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management on a regular
basis;
- Undertake
field assignments as assigned.
- Responsible
for preparing and submitting monthly vehicle fuel and maintenance reports
to the Logistics focal point.
- Adherence
to all Mercy Corps policies and procedures as outlined in Mercy Corps
policies and procedure manuals.
- Conduct
himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to
bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission
in country of operation.
- Other
duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Accountability
Reports Directly To: Operations Officer,
Marsabit Office.
Works Directly With: Program and Operations
team.
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts
toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community
partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work. We are committed to actively
engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation
of our field projects.
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
- Valid
driver’s license and certificate of good conduct.
- O
‘level certificate will be an added advantage.
- Computer
literacy is required.
- At
least 3 years driving experience with an NGO.
- Experience
operating 4×4 vehicles.
- Experience
working in and thorough knowledge of Marsabit County preferably North Horr
region.
- Knowledge
of routes to above locations and safe driving in insecure locations is
required.
- Good
understanding of English and fluency in Swahili is required
- Knowledge
of any other local languages spoken in Marsabit County would be an asset.