Main Duties

The specific duties of the Driver/Administrative Clerk’s will include:

Car maintenance;

Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean and road worthy;

Check vehicle condition/requirement and fill the Log Book properly;

Ensure proper maintenance and serving of the assigning vehicle is taken place on day-to-day and report on supervisors on time;

Meet official personnel at the airport and make the arrangements for the accommodation services;

Drive project vehicle for transportation of authorized personnel and delivery/collection of consignment, pouch and other items;

Make field trips in/or out project locations;

Prepare monthly mileage summary with oil consumption and report to supervisor;

Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, perform minor repairs and arrange for other related repairs;

Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;

Perform all other related duties.

Clerical responsibilities;

Support and assist the Field officers in performing registry-related duties, such as photocopying, providing messenger services, scanning and archiving documents;

Provide logistical support to the finance and administration officer to the organization and preparation of all workshops, meetings and events;

Arrange the technical aspect of procurement of equipment, furniture and office supplies;

Perform all other clerical related duties, upon request.

Other Duties;

Carry out other relevant tasks assigned by, and mutually agreed with, the line manager.

REQUIREMENTS

• POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  

Education;

Holder of form IV certificate with driving certificate from recognized institutions.

Mechanical certificate is required.

Clean and Valid Driving license.

Advanced Drivers’ Grade 2 (VIP) certification will be an added advantage.

Work Experience;

At least three years of continuous driving experience.

Experience in administrative work, preferably in an international organisation;

Language Requirements

Good knowledge of English and fluent in Swahili;

Core Competencies;

Transparency: Able to build trust and contribute to informed and responsible decision making by carrying out the work of IUCN in a transparent manner; provides clear guidance to ensure that objectives and desired measurable results are understood by members of the team.

Inclusiveness: Understands and accepts cultural diversity, and provides a tolerant, positive and supportive working environment that fosters respect for diversity, demonstrates ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Professionalism: Promote the organization’s interests, objectives and values in a diligent and professional manner.

Accountability: Takes responsibility of individual and collective actions, promotes the IUCN One Programme approach.

Functional Competencies;

Adheres to IUCN ESARO core values of Transparency, Inclusiveness, Professionalism and Accountability;

Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;

Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure;

Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views.

Demonstrated ability to work with limited supervision to prioritize tasking and manage workflow in a high pressure environment.

Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

Able to travel when required. APPLICATIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online through the HR Management System, by opening the vacancy announcement and pressing the “Apply” button.

Applicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST). Please note that only selected applicants will be personally contacted for interviews.