PATH is an international organization that drives transformative innovation to save lives and improve health, especially among women and children. We accelerate innovation across five platforms-vaccines, drugs, diagnostics, devices, and system and service innovations-that harness our entrepreneurial insight, scientific and public health expertise, and passio…
Duties and Responsibilities
- Operate the assigned project vehicle.
- Drive project staff, consultants and visitors as needed/assigned.
- Provide assistance to Technical Officers and Program Assistants during activity implementation to ensure smooth execution and alignment with project goals.
- Handle M-Pesa output processing promptly and efficiently whenever requested, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial procedures.
- Fill and maintain the vehicle movement log-sheets in accordance with PATH Kenya policies.
- Prepare and submit monthly vehicle fuel utilization and maintenance reports to the administrative officer or his or her delegate.
- Support the project’s last mile commodities distribution activities.
- Run office errands, collect mails, and deliver packages/parcels across the project’s field offices and sites.
- Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely and report all maintenance needs to the administrative officer or his/her delegate on a regular basis.
- Keep vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares etc. safe always.
- Keep the vehicle ready, clean and on standby – ready for use always.
- Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors on route planning and navigations.
- Adhere to the project’s and PATH Kenya’s fleet management regulations.
- Adhere to the Kenya Highway code.
- Assist in workshops/training materials preparations and delivery when called upon.
- Execute any relevant duty that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor.
Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:
- At least 4 years’ driving experience preferably in a busy NGO set up.
- Valid driver’s license, Government Grade Test 2 or above.
- Certificate of good conduct
- A minimum of KCSE certificate or its equivalent.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Vast Knowledge of Kenyan roads and terrain, specifically in Western Kenya.
- Proper understanding of Kenyan highway code/traffic rules and regulations.
- Ability and willingness to work extra hours when required.
- Basic computer skills and training in vehicle mechanics and supporting the team will be an added advantage.
