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Company:

British High Commission


Details of the offer

Job Summary

To provide transport services for staff and other authorised passengers at the British High Commission (BHC) to and from assigned destinations within Kenya in a safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic rules, Foreign & Commonwealth Office Transport Policy, BHC Transport Policy and Post’s security regulations.

Minimum Qualification:Highschool
Experience Level:Mid level
Experience Length:5 years
Job Description/Requirements

Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Corporate Services Support

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job:
To provide transport
services for staff and other authorised passengers at the British High
Commission (BHC) to and from assigned destinations within Kenya in a
safe, efficient and courteous manner, strictly adhering to road traffic
rules, Foreign & Commonwealth Office Transport Policy, BHC Transport
Policy and Post’s security regulations.
This is an
exciting opportunity to work in one of Nairobi’s biggest missions,
providing an all-round logistics support to a growing mission. The
successful applicant must have an ABCE, clean driving licence and have a
minimum of four years driving experience. The applicants also require
good working knowledge of the city, its environs and other areas of the
country.
The individual will need to be extremely
efficient in managing their time in an environment that is dynamic and
liable to change at very short notice. The individual should be able to
think ahead and choose the best route for the journey, demonstrate
initiative, be extremely discreet and polite in all dealings with both
internal and external contacts as a representative of the Mission.

Roles and responsibilities

Carry
out daily maintenance checks on BHC vehicles. Ensuring all vehicles
are roadworthy before starting on their journey including tyres, petrol,
oil and lubricants as well as spare tyre, jack etc.
Drive authorised passengers to meetings and functions in and around Nairobi and up-country.
Drive the BHC’s Armoured Vehicles.
Meet authorised passengers at, or deliver them to, Kenyan airports as required.
Accurately complete journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.
Ensure
passenger safety by ensuring that they wear their seat belts and, if in
an armoured vehicle, they receive a passenger brief.
Have a
well-documented journey plan when proceeding on long safaris. Use the
issued tracking devices and satellite telephones as required.

Ensure vehicles are serviced at the stated mileage and all details documented in the Logbook.
Make
pickups and deliveries of authorised passengers, furniture and
equipment and deliver water to properties using the BHC’s water bowsers.
Work on a pre-determined shift programme.
Submit all purchase receipts to the Transport Manager and ensuring that any mechanical faults are reported to the BHC Mechanics.

Maintain
contact with the BHC by using the existing radio/communication system
and ensure that fitted dashboard cameras are properly utilised.
Maintain
a high degree of confidentially and discreteness in discussions and
travels involving the nature of the role, passengers and destinations,
etc.
Ensuring the safety and security of passengers and vehicle in your care.
Any
other duties as assigned by the Head of Section, Transport Planner or
Transport Manager, including, but not restricted to covering for
colleagues during official absences, and manning the BHC
reception/switchboard when required.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Able to communicate effectively in English, in person, on the phone and in writing
Possess a clean police record
Possess a full clean valid driving licence (ABCE).
Proven experience in driving heavy commercial vehicles i.e. trucks & water bowsers
Minimum of a secondary school education KCSE certificate
5 years’ experience as a Driver within a government or NGO or Corporate/Office environment
Good knowledge of local city roads, locations of government offices and main roads to other parts of the country
Good computer skills

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Good driver customer service protocols and proactive organisational skills
Specialised driver training
Experience of driving B6 armoured vehicles
First aid certificate

Required competencies

Changing and Improving, Making Effective Decisions, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service

Application deadline

29 January 2021

Grade

S1

Type of Position

Permanent

Working hours per week

44 ( in a 24hrs rostered shift system )

Region

Africa

Country/Territory

Kenya

Location (City)

Nairobi

Type of Post

British High Commission

Starting monthly salary ()

KES 85,249.72

Start Date

1 March 2021

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Working patterns:
44 ( in a 24hrs rostered shift system )
Leave:
Members
of staff are entitled to paid annual leave, which is earned, from the
day they commence employment. Entitlements are as follows:
Grade S1 (L) 25 days
In
addition to annual leave, the BHC normally observes no fewer than 9 and
no more than 14 Kenyan and British public and religious holidays in a
year. These vary from year to year and are at the discretion of the High
Commissioner. A list of holidays is published each year.
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