Job Summary:

° To provide reliable and safe driving services to the Vice Chancellor while ensuring highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, responsibility and adherence to all traffic regulations and organizational policies

Key Responsibilities

° Providing reliable and secure driving services to the Vice Chancellor at all times;

°Ensuring proper Maintenance, regular cleaning, safety and security of the assigned vehicle;

° Ensuring compliance and up-to-date records of the assigned vehicle in terms of relevant licenses, warranties and insurance coverage;

° Adhering to all University procedures, traffic rules and road side safety requirements while driving and in the event of any incident or accidents while on duty;

° Liaising with the supervisor to safely drive the Executives to and from official appointments, meetings, airports, and other engagements;

° Stay updated on traffic patterns, routes, and road regulations, and recommend alternative routes when necessary.

° Managing documents deliveries, including confidential documents, to the Chancellor, members of the Board of Trustees and members of the University Council, as directed by the VCs Office;

° Performing any other related or essential duties at the VCs office as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications /Educational/Professional/experience)

° Minimum of 5–7 years’ driving experience, with at least 3 years as an executive or corporate driver.

° Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;

° Passed the Occupational Trade Test III / II / I for Drivers;

° Defensive driving certificate from Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya or its equivalent from a recognized Institution;

° Must have sufficient knowledge of routes within Nairobi and the country at large

° Diploma in Fleet Management / Motor-vehicle Engineering will be an added advantage;

° Proficiency in Computer Applications;

° Personal Attributes & Competencies

Integrity

° Confidentiality

°Time management

° Good interpersonal and communication skills.

° Good organizational/prioritizing skills with multi-tasking ability from experience of handling a busy office.

° Basic accounting skills

° First Aid Knowledge

° Creative, high initiative and accurate results-oriented with ability to pay attention to detail.

° Knowledge of office management with secretarial background