The State Department for Fisheries, Aquaculture and the Blue Economy has developed a programme under a collaborative agreement between the Government of Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) aimed at increasing incomes, food security and nutritional status of poor rural households involved in aquaculture ventures known as The Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP).
The ABDP is national in scope and will target counties with high concentrations of aquaculture activity, high production, existing infrastructure (processing, marketing and research), adequate water resources and marketing potential.
The ABDP National Programme Coordination Unit (PCU) is based in Nyeri at IFAD Building along Kamakwa Road. The PCU is responsible for day to day coordination and implementation of the Programme.
The PCU has a Regional Coordination Office (RCO) based in Kisumu which coordinates implementation activities in Counties in the Western Region.
Drivers (6) – Nyeri and Kisumu (Ref. ABDP/PCU/2019/03)
Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager.
S/he will provide safe and efficient transport services to the Programme Coordinator, the PCU staff and official visitors to the programme.
Responsibilities:
(a) Driving a motor vehicle as authorized in the official work ticket
(b) Carrying out routine checks on the vehicles such as cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems, tyre pressure among others
(c) Detecting and reporting malfunction of vehicle systems
(d) Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle on and off the road
(e) Ensuring cleanliness, maintenance and repair of the vehicles assigned
(f) Maintaining of work tickets
(g) Perform clerical and logistical work as may be assigned.
Qualifications
a) At least Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division IV or KCSE mean grade D plain
b) A valid driving licence – BCE class
c) Certificate of Good Conduct from the Director of Criminal Investigations
d) Knowledge of basic computer application will be an added advantage
Desired Attributes and Experience
(a) Minimum five (5) years’ experience
(b) Integrity and commitment to serve
(c) Ability to communicate appropriately and courteously
(d) Ability to get on well with all types of people
(e) Basic First Aid Skills is an added advantage
(f) Good work attitudes and ability to follow instructions
(g) Punctuality
(h) Discipline, etiquette and personal grooming
(i) Manual Dexterity
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the above positions.
2. Each application should be accompanied by a CV and cover letter indicating the Reference Number for the position.
Each application in a sealed envelope should be addressed to;
The Principal Secretary State Department for Fisheries,
Aquaculture and the Blue Economy Ministry of Agriculture,Livestock and Fisheries
P. O Box P. O. Box 58187-00200
Nairobi.
Or Hand deliver your application to our offices, Maji House 3rd Floor Room 343 on or before 1 st November, 2019.