SHOFCO Overview
Shining Hope for Communities (SHOFCO) is an internationally recognized grassroots organization that unlocks the potential of urban slum dwellers to lead hopeful and fulfilling lives.
SHOFCO disrupts survival mode by providing critical services including health care, clean water, education, and economic empowerment; and linking these efforts to a community-led advocacy platform. SHOFCO currently impacts over 2.4 million people across 17 urban slums in Kenya and is the largest employer in Kibera. SHOFCO is a trusted name and service provider in Kibera with a 10-year track record. For more information, please visit www.shofco.org
Job Overview
Provide oversight for all SHOFCOʼS vehicles The job holder is responsible for reporting, planning, scheduling, and assign duties to drivers and riders and provide schedules for fleet maintenance and repairs.
Location – Nairobi
Rank – Officer
Department – Operations
Reports to – Supply Chain Manager
Work Pattern/Hours – Monday – Friday | 8.00 AM – 5.00PM
Key Responsibilities / Duties/ Tasks
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- Maintaining a fleet inventory of all vehicles and motor cycles owned by the company, including their make and model, purchase date, current mileage, and any outstanding repairs that need to be made.
- Ensuring that all company vehicles are timely insured.
- Reporting vehicle accidents or other incidents involving company vehicles to insurance companies and the police departments as appropriate
- Coordinating with insurance companies to file claims for damaged vehicles
- Assigning routes to drivers based on work plan and
- Communicating with other departments to ensure that drivers have accurate information about their routes
- Keeping track of the mileage and fuel consumption of the vehicles and generating weekly and monthly reports for the same.
- Overseeing maintenance schedules and make sure that all fleet are ready to go when
- Participating in training current drivers and riders on safety protocols and best practices
- Ensuring that company policies are followed regarding vehicle maintenance, accident prevention, fuel procedures, and other driving practices so as to reduce costs and increase efficiency
- Ensuring that the vehicles are regularly serviced and repaired, and that they are clean and in good working condition
- Maintaining safety standards for drivers, passengers, and pedestrians
- Provide quaterly report on the status of all vehicles and their condition
- Ensure all vehicles have valid permits/licenses.
- Conducting regular safety inspections of vehicles to ensure that they are in good working order.
- Establishing procedures for employee performance
- Reviewing safety reports to identify opportunities for
- Training new employees on safety procedures and company policies
- Perform any other assignments as assigned by supervisor
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Education Qualifications
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Disclaimer
SHOFCO does not charge any fee at recruitment process, as the process is free and fair
SHOFCO has zero tolerance to safeguarding and Protection concerns including protection from Sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment, and from any kind of harm
SHOFCO is committed to upholding Gender Equality, Diversity and Social inclusion.
All people are encouraged to apply, including those living with disabilities
Please note; If one is shortlisted for the interview, upon successful application, they will be required to come with a certificate of good conduct, and due diligence will be done before any offer of employment.
How to Apply
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our organization, all interested applicants should send their applications together with a detailed Cover letter and CV to [email protected] with a clear subject line “Logistics Officer”. Female candidates are highly encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications should reach us no later than 3rd March 2024.
