Organization Overview

Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is a Not-for-Profit independent research institute dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 5,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as a centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

Project Description

USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project (USAID WKSP), a multi-year activity funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Kenya & East Africa (USAID/KEA) to create a financially sustainable, transformative, replicable, and locally owned sanitation marketplace in eight target counties of Western Kenya -Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Kakamega, Kisii, Kisumu, Migori, and Siaya.

Position Description

RTI anticipates staffing the position of a driver for the Project Western Kenya Sanitation Project.  The main objective for the position is to drive a project vehicle.

Responsibilities of the project driver include but are not limited to: –

• Operate USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project vehicles as assigned by the supervisor.
• Maintain vehicle log sheets by USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project policies/regulations.
• Check the vehicle conditions after each trip/routinely – report needs and problems to the logistics team.
• Adhere to all safety and communication protocols as advised by USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project and supervisor.
• Responsible for the safekeeping of all vehicle equipment, tools, first aid kits, spares, etc.
• Keep the vehicle ready, clean, and on standby – ready for use always.
• Assist, as required, with logistics in the office’s daily workloads.
• Cooperate and be of assistance to staff and visitors – assist in troubleshooting potential problems during daily business.
• Report all maintenance needs of the vehicle to transport management regularly.
• Undertake field assignments as assigned.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting monthly vehicle fuel and maintenance reports to the logistics focal point.
• Adherence to all USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project policies and procedures as outlined in the USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project policies and procedure manuals.
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to USAID Western Kenya Sanitation Project and not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in the country of operation.

Knowledge and Experience

• A minimum of three years of relevant experience with a valid Kenya driver’s license and certificate of good conduct.
• Proof of good driving record
• Previous work of at least 3 years of driving experience in the Not-for-Profit sector and familiarity with rural terrain preferred.
• Experience in logistics support is an added advantage.
• Oral and written English and Kiswahili language fluency is necessary.
• Candidates from the local county locations are preferred.
• Experience operating manual 4×4 vehicles.
• Experience working in and thorough knowledge of Western countries is desired.
• Knowledge of routes, project areas, the NGO, and the diplomatic community is required.

How To Apply

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