Mary’s Meals Transport Officer Jobs in Turkana County, Kenya
Mary’s Meals Transport Officer Jobs in Turkana County, Kenya
Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education.
We continue to change the lives of over 1.6 million children who today will receive Mary’s Meals.
We offer more than just a job; we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.
Mary’s Meals Kenya (MMK) operates a Primary School Feeding and Early Childhood Development programme in Kenya.
We are delighted to be recruiting for a talented Transport Officer to join our team in Lodwar, Turkana county.
Reporting to the Head of Finance & Operations, the Transport Officer (TO) will be primarily responsible for ensuring that Mary’s Meals Kenya (MMK) Driving, and Fleet Management Policies are adhered to, as well as the driving laws of Kenya.
The TO will be the primary point of contact for vehicle related issues within the organization and will manage a team of dedicated drivers.
The TO will oversee the daily operations of vehicles, including: scheduling of vehicles and services, ordering fuel, management of equipment (fuel cards, keys, safety gear, etc.), reporting accidents and filing claims, and providing driving training to employees.
Key areas of responsibility include:
Vehicle management and Compliance
To ensure that all MMK vehicles, in all locations, are well maintained, in working condition and safe for project purposes
Analyse weekly transport requirements against available resources to determine if there is need to hire additional vehicles
Responsible for preparing the weekly drivers’ schedule to ensure strategic allocation of vehicles at all times
Develop a quarterly driver schedule to facilitate planning of staff leave days
Supervise, train and build the capacity of drivers.
Maintain vehicle records and dashboard to ensure timely registration, service and insurance of vehicles
Ensure the vehicles are compliant with organisation policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
Ensure vehicles are securely tracked
Maintain close relationship with Ministry of Transport Authorities and Police
Implement the vehicle replacement policy
Fuel Management
To manage the fuel card system. Ensure efficient use of fuel
Timely reconciliation and replenishment of fuel
Track and report fuel consumption against standard rate for each vehicle and generator, investigating and reporting any adverse variance
Maintain a vehicle and generator log system
Safety and security
Ensure that all Drivers have valid licences and are fit to drive.
Develop a monitoring system to ensure adherence to vehicle management policies
Ensure that all vehicles are equipped with fire extinguishers, tow ropes, tarpaulin, emergency equipment, First Aid Kits and essential tools and that an inventory for these is maintained
Fully accountable for the vehicles, including their parts, fixtures and fittings.
Ensure that vehicles are used effectively, efficiency and for their intended purpose
Participate in the development and implementation of assets acquisition plan
Reporting
Prepare monthly reports of fuel consumption for each vehicle and mechanical equipment, investigating and providing variance explanations
Provide monthly report of vehicle usage.
Provide accident reports form
Compile compliance report on vehicles such as insurance, registration and driving licence validity for users
Qualifications, skills, and experience
Essential
Degree in Business Administration or related field
Excellent communication and negotiating skills
Ability to set and meet targets
At least 3 years’ experience in Logistics and transport administration in a busy environment
Good computer skills
Strong organization skills
Valid driving license
Desirable
Ability to interpret figures and spot trends
Flexible approach and the ability to make decisions quickly
Willingness to work long hours, holidays and weekends as required
How to Apply
Applications stating expected salary and CV (including contacts for three professional referees) should be e-mailed to jobs.kenya@marysmeals.org indicating the position title and applicant’s name in the subject line.
All attached files should be saved under the applicant’s name.
Deadline for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 18th November 2020 at 16:30 hours.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted via official Mary’s Meals email address by latest 27th November 2020.
Mary’s Meals never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the interview process.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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