Driver: Christian Blind Mission (CBM)

Deadline: 25 July 2018

Christian Blind Mission (CBM) is an International Christian Development organization committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world while ensuring that project beneficiaries and children are safeguarded. The organization seeks to recruit a suitably qualified candidate who will work directly with and report to the Finance and Administration Assistant in order to enhance provision of effective and efficient support to the day to day programmatic, administrative and logistical initiatives of the organization. The candidate will be responsible for safe transportation of authorized passengers, timely execution of errands and safe delivery of goods as assigned.

Main responsibilities
Support administration errands which include trips to the bank, collection of supplies, airport pickups etc; Inspect vehicles for cleanliness, defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips; Accompanying staff and/or visitors during field visits; Report faults on vehicles timely so that repairs and maintenance are undertaken; Report all accidents and incidents involving vehicles on time; Ensure roadworthiness and timely licensing of vehicles

Other Duties
Assist in appropriate reporting of emergencies in cases of fire, faults with electricity, borehole, water supply, generator and attend to, where necessary, contractors visiting the organization; Monitor premises, reporting cracks in the buildings, leakages through the roofs, loose fixtures and fittings and reporting all faults; Assist the office with administrative and logistical support in liaison with Finance and Administration Assistant; Carry out any other duties as may be assigned from time to time in accordance with organization policies and procedures.

The future job holder will adhere to CBM’s values and commit to CBM’s code of conduct and Safe Guarding Policy. In this regard reference checks and background checks on applicants will be performed including police clearance on child related offenses in conformity with CBM safeguarding policy. CBM encourages persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

To apply
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting how they meet the above criteria to [email protected] clearly marked ‘Driver’ in subject line. The cover letter should include: Earliest date of availability, Expected gross salary

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.