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Driver / Administration Assistant Job in Kenya – Australian High Commission (AHC), Nairobi (KShs 56-61K)

The Australian High Commission (AHC), Nairobi is seeking applications from suitably qualified individuals for the delivery of quality Driving Services and to undertake a range of Administration Assistant duties.

Duties

As a driver and administration assistant for the High Commission, the successful applicant will perform the following duties:

Perform work in the operation of a vehicle to ensure safe transportation of AHC personnel and other designated clients to and from various destinations and to assist clients on entry and exit from vehicles as necessary.
Maintain a variety of records, for example, vehicle log sheets, vehicle requisition forms.
Plan journey routes ahead of assignments and reassess as required to prevailing road and/or security conditions.
Drive Head of Mission on a rotational basis
Independent judgment must be exercised in handling unplanned ad-hoc situations.
Assume responsibility for care and maintenance of AHC fleet vehicles; wash vehicles and clean interior; take AHC fleet vehicles to garage for maintenance and repair.
Request and provide quotes from service providers.
Provide general maintenance assistance to owned and leased property.
Provide administrative support as directed.
Undertake driver training as required.

Applications (a cover letter of maximum two pages, and CV of maximum two pages) should address the following selection criteria:

Possession of a valid driver’s license issued by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles, Nairobi Kenya.
Must have a clean driving record, able to obtain a CDL (commercial drivers license) if necessary, ability to certify in special needs assistance training, defensive driver training, armoured vehicle driver training, and first aid.
Working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment.
Good knowledge of all parts of Nairobi and regional districts.
Knowledge of basic automotive maintenance procedures.
Ability to operate a 4WD vehicle.
Ability to lift weights of up to 32kgs
High level IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office
High level verbal and written communication skills.
High level organisational and coordination skills.

Salary

Starting monthly salary will be in the range of Kes.56,010 – 61,776 depending on qualifications and experience.

There will be an expectation of availability to work overtime (paid) on a regular basis as required.

Applications must be posted or delivered to the Australian High Commission with subject heading ‘Recruitment: Driver /Administration Assistant Position’.

Recruitment (Driver / Administration Assistant Position)
Australian High Commission,
Riverside Drive (400m off Chiromo Road),
PO Box 39341-00623
Nairobi

Applications close Friday, 27 June 2011.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

A Workplace Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employer

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