Job Title:  Driver NDMA 10 – 1 position

Terms of employment:  Permanent and Pensionable

Duty Station:  Wajir County

Basic Salary:  KES 31,740 – 47,490 per month

Allowances:  Housing, Commuter, Hardship

Other Benefits:  Leave travelling allowance and Medical Insurance Cover

Directorate Corporate Services

Expected start date: 01/05/2023

Position Summary/ Purpose

The function of Drivers entail: – driving the Authority’s vehicles; carrying out checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and  brake systems, tyre pressure and other related routine checks; identifying and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems; maintaining work ticket(s) for vehicle(s) assigned; ensuring
security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road; ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein and maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Key Responsibilities;

Duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Driving a motor vehicle as authorized;
• Carrying out checks on the vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure and other related routine checks;
• Detecting and reporting malfunctioning of vehicle systems; v. Maintaining work tickets for vehicles assigned;
• Ensuring security and safety for the vehicle on and off the road; vii. Ensuring safety of the passengers and/or goods therein; and viii. Maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• i) Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean Grade D or its equivalent qualification;
• ii) Occupational Trade Test I/II/III for Drivers;
• Valid driving license free from any current endorsement(s) for the class(es) of vehicle(s).
• First-Aid Certificate Course lasting not less than one (I) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized Institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct.

The public is notified of the following:

• Detailed job descriptions, requirements and applicant’s bio- data form is available on the website  ndma.go.ke
• Applicants  MUST  fill the Bio-Data Form whose link will be availed in the Authority’s website. Applicants who will not fill the bio data form will have their applications rejected.
• All applications MUST be received on or before  28 ^th  March 2023 by 5:00 pm .
• NDMA is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with disability, marginalized and minorities are encouraged to apply
• There is NO fee charged by NDMA for any application of these positions
• Canvassing of any form will result in disqualification of the candidate
• ONLY  shortlisted candidates will be contacted

How to Apply

Interested qualified applicants are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of certificates & testimonial with the title of the position clearly indicated in the email subject line to  [email protected]   and also fill the  Bio-data form  whose link will be provided in the Authority’s website. Applicants who will not fill the bio data form will have their applications rejected

Biodata Form Link:

https://forms.gle/VMjoQ9TfEXBNFFVf8

Successful candidates will be required to fulfill the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya specifically clearance from the following institutions;

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission
• National Police Service (Certificate of good Conduct)
• Credit Reference Bureau

Applications  should be  addressed to;

Chief Executive Officer,

National Drought Management Authority

P.O. Box 53547 00200

NAIROBI, KENYA

Applications may also be dropped at the Authority’s offices in Wajir County located at  Wajir town along Airport Road opposite Wajir Referral Hospital  during working hours between 8am and 5pm. Those applicants submitting physical applications  MUST  also complete the Bio-Data Form.