The European Union’s Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection Department (ECHO) is seeking a
Driver
Main Responsibilities
- Transport of personnel and goods using ECHO vehicle;
- Assure minor office’s procurement;
- Distribute mail;
- Organise the vehicle’s maintenance and repair;
- Assistance in organising field missions for ECHO personnel and visitors (permits, bookings, etc.);
- To perform light duty cleaning and minor vehicle’s maintenance;
- To maintain log book and vehicle fuel forms of each vehicle;
- Minimum Secondary School Education Certificate; (please attach)
- Valid Kenyan driving licence and valid certificate of good conduct; (please attach)
- Minimum five years working experience in a similar position;
- Working experience with International Organisation, NGO or Embassy is highly desirable;
- Mechanical knowledge, training in first aid or security is an advantage;
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili;
- Basic knowledge in office IT applications.
Dynamic, high sense of initiative and organisation, strong motivation, friendly and ability to work independently, willing to accommodate different tasks in a flexible way and good communication skills.
Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
Applications which do not meet minimum requirements will be automatically rejected.
If you meet the above requirements a prerequisite is to fill the standard CV template available on the following link
http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/kenya/about_us/vacancies/index_en.htm – A Standard CV Template - ECHO).
Also apply in writing with CV, copies of the work certificates of previous employments, a recent passport photograph and daytime telephone contact to
The Regional Administrative Coordinator,
Position: Driver
European Commission Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (ECHO),
P.O. Box 49991- 00100,
Nairobi
Hand deliveries should reach us by latest 28th September 2011; 5:00 pm local time, in a sealed envelope indicating the position applied for on the envelope: Driver Nairobi.
Candidates who have not been contacted by 30th November 2011 should consider that they have not been selected.
