Driver Jobs in Busia Kenya

Driver Jobs in Busia Kenya: PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation.

We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities.

Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

We are seeking to recruit a driver to support our operations in the Western Kenya Region(Busia)The driver will be responsible for meeting the transportation needs of the office, an important responsibility, being entrusted with the lives of project staff and sometimes visitors.

Other responsibilities of the driver will include:

Drive project staff for project-related trips and activities and assignments as requested.

Facilitate the transfer of project visitors to/from their respective hotels to the office as well as airport transfers upon request.

Maintain project vehicles in clean and serviceable condition.

Manage vehicle fuel cards and maintain proper logs of trips made.

Pay office bills, run office errands, collect and deliver packages/mail from the post office.

Assist in sourcing for quotations, follow-up and purchase of office supplies as directed.

Assist with routing internal and external mail, photocopying, faxing and filing.

Assist in paying for training venues, research assistants, and participants during project workshops and trainings.

Assist in maintaining motor vehicle insurance records.

Make bank deposits upon request by the finance team.

Follow up on intended vehicle repairs, inspection, service and any other vehicle related issues.
Required Skills

Proven ability to perform general maintenance as required on the vehicle.

Conversant with all traffic regulations and the highway code.

Willing to make long distance trips.

Track record of acting with integrity.

A certificate of good conduct from the police.

Basic skills in office operating systems preferred.
Required Experience
A minimum of four years of driving experience in the zone 1 region and successful completion of a driving course are required, must also have a clean and valid driving license, proven ability to drive vehicle classes BCE and minimum O level qualification, aggregate of D+, Intensive driving training from NYS is an added advantage,NGO experience desirable but not a mandatory.
Job Location Busia, Kenya.
Position Type Full-Time/Regular
Click on the links below for more information and application materials;Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya
Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya - Relief International (RI). RI is a leading global change organization and home to teams of humanitarian activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the world’s most vulnerable populations.
By partnering with beneficiaries and communities on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief and long-term community development.
Reports to GEC Programme Director
Duration: 3 years
Position Summary: Relief International requires an enthusiastic, creative individual to lead communications activities in an exciting project, promoting girls’ education in Somalia.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
External Communications

Develop and support implementation of overall communications strategy of GEC project

Compile, review and edit quarterly narrative reports from RI and consortium partners for onward submission to DFID

Coordinate with Go to School campaign of Government of Somalia to highlight the importance of girls' enrolment, retention and learning

Establish and maintain communication with local media, developing and circulating GEC-related press releases

Coordinate and collect communications material from the project sites such as photographs and case studies of female students, teachers, community members

Produce, edit, coordinate external communication materials, such as success stories, feature articles, in consultation with RI Somalia staff and consortium partners

Research, write and edit GEC feature articles/blogs for RI website

Provide guidance to RI Somalia team and consortium partners on DFID branding and style guidelines, and ensure regulations are implemented

Manage, prepare and maintain an updated standard information package on the RI GEC programme for briefings and for distribution

Manage RI’s social media presence in relation to GEC
Programme Communication

Support development of public awareness strategies and tools, particularly in relation to an ‘Education before marriage’ campaign

Work with consultants for translation of materials into Somali

Support work with radio stations in Somalia to develop and implement an Information, Education and Communication campaign, including working with partners to develop themes and messages for the radio programmes;

Support the development of behaviour change and other communication materials (both oral and visual) for use in communities

Coordinate with RI's media programme in leveraging wider impact for GEC
Qualifications and Experience

Masters Degree in journalism, communications, humanities, development studies or related field, or Bachelors with demonstrated experience.
Essential:

Experience of working in a communications role, preferably in a development or humanitarian context

Experience developing communications materials, including success stories, marketing materials, such as newsletters

Experience in working in an international environment, respecting different cultures and nationalities

Experience of using photography and/or video footage for effective communications
Desirable:

Experience of donor reporting, ideally with DFID

Experience in developing and implementing communications strategies

Experience of producing press releases and working with the media

Experience using design software

Experience overseeing the design of radio Programmes and campaigns
Knowledge and Skills
Essential:

Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with partner organisations

Strong communication skills, including excellent written English

Fluency in Somali

Understanding of the range of possible media, communication, and advocacy tools available to influence key targets, and their applicability in a humanitarian situation

Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Ability to multi-task and handle many tasks at one time

Creativity, able to develop innovative communication messages to promote girls’ education

An ability to coordinate and work with diverse groups of people based in multiple locations

Willingness to travel to Somalia (60-70% of the time)

Ability to use various desktop editing tools

Commitment to Relief International’s mission and vision and a passion for promoting girls’ education

Ability to use design and publication software
Desirable:

Knowledge of DFID contractual and reporting requirements and branding guidance

Ability to distill key information and to edit content for multiple audiences

Proficiency using a variety of social media channels
To apply, click on: Communications Officer Jobs in Kenya