Fleet In Charge Job in Nairobi - Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Somalia / Kenya is a two Country Program with four field offices in Dadaab (Kenya), Hargeisa (Somaliland), Bossaso (Puntland) and Mogadishu (South Central).

NRC has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and expanded to Puntland in 2006, Mogadishu and Dadaab in 2007. In a short time NRC established Education, Shelter/Sanitation, Distribution and Camp Management projects for IDPs, refugees and local population in Somalia and Kenya.

NRC also has a coordination office in Nairobi, Kenya that was established in 2006.

Position Vacant: Fleet In-Charge

Reporting to: Assistant Program Support Manager - Logistics

Duty Station: Nairobi, with frequent travel to the field offices in Somalia

Duration of Contract: ASAP 2011 to 31st December 2011 (with possible extension)

Main Responsibilities include:

Plan, schedule, monitor and allocate duties to drivers, maintaining a logbook for all trips undertake.Plan, organize and coordinate vehicle maintenance and repair programMaintain preventative maintenance schedule for every vehicle in the fleet.Oversee and assess all maintenance and repairs carried on vehicles by external mechanics before payment is made.Ensure that all drivers based in Nairobi fill the vehicles log sheets with accurate information of vehicle movement, maintenance and fuel usage.Ensure the renewal of vehicle licenses and insurance coversEnsure that the NRC vehicles are used and maintained as per NRC’s policies, procedures and guidelines.Coordinate and facilitate the timely reporting of eventualities like accidents and breakdowns.Oversee driving staff in picking, dropping and circulating of mail, letters, contracts, proposals and other documents at the required destinations.Assist in processing of visas, passports, clearing and forwarding of import and export documentation.Maintain section records including logbooks, waiver forms and fuel consumption reports.Follow up on prompt payment of parking fees, fuel, repairs and taxis.Ensure that the Mission generator is fueled and in good working condition at all times.Assign, supervise and appraise the work of all NRC Nairobi Driver staff.Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.Required skills and qualifications:
Diploma/Certificate on auto mechanical engineering or recognised mechanical apprenticeshipAt least 5 years working experience as a mechanic or fleet supervisor.Kenya Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Driving LicenseKenya Police Certificate of Good ConductKenya Automobile Association (AA) Certificate of Proficiency in driving.Should possess excellent diagnostic and repair skillsGood planner and ability to prioritize conflicting activitiesA team playerPolite, respectful and sociableBasic computer (word processing and email) skillsUnderstanding of security and fleet management.Deadline for Applications: 20th May 2011

Applications should be submitted to:

Norwegian Refugee Council,
P O Box 21211-00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Email Address: recruitment_nb@som.nrc.no

Or

Norwegian Refugee Council, Dadaab Field Office
P O Box 05, Dadaab

Please indicate the title of the position as the subject for email applications

Only the short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Norwegian Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer, with no discrimination in terms of sex, age, religion, ethnic origin or political affiliation.

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