Role Purpose: The position of Assistant Mechanic and Driver / Office Messenger is responsible for providing quality and efficient HR and Admin support to the KickStart team based in Nairobi

Scope of Role:
Reports to: Senior Administration Officer

Staff directly reporting to this post: None

Works with: All teams

Key Areas of Accountability:
Discuss problems with car drivers or vehicle operators to discover faults
Inspect the engines, fit and operate special test equipment, and test-drive vehicles
Repair or replace worn or faulty parts by removing assemblies such as engines, transmissions, differentials or steering gear systems; dismantling them and checking parts, referring to manuals as necessary
Reassemble, test, clean and adjust repaired or replaced parts or assemblies, using various instruments to make sure they are working properly and putting them back into the vehicle
Tune engines using special electronic equipment and make fine adjustments (to carburetors, for example) for smoother running
Carry out minor body and trim repairs
Diagnose, repair and replace engine management and fuel injection components
Inspect vehicles and issue roadworthiness certificates or list the work required before a certificate can be issued.
Carrying out servicing of vehicles and inspection of all KS vehicles
Diagnosing faults in vehicles and recommending the required repairs to be done and carrying out routine checks on the vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition
Purchasing MV spare parts/tools and proper record keeping
Generator servicing and general mechanical works
Running errands where appropriate
Deal with government offices on renewal of licenses eg office permit, business permit,
Immigration services – deals with renewal of work permits, passports, visas,
Drive KS staff and visitors to the field
Renewal of post office box and other rentals
Motor vehicle transfers, duty payments, and other related issues on vehicles
Payments of NSSF, NHIF and other statutory deductions
Any other duty as may be assigned

Qualifications and Experience
Level of Education: KCSE
Specialized Training / Professional Qualifications with a minimum in Motor vehicle Mechanics Grade II training
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a busy environment managing motor vehicle repairs.
Must be a holder of a clean and valid driving license Class ‘ABCE’ with not less than 3yrs driving in Nairobi and out of Nairobi on long journeys.
Experience with in an international NGO and preferred experience managing donor visits
Preferred experience in managing follow-ups of work permit and special pass approvals and in liaising with government, partners and collaborating agencies.
AA Certificate of competency.
Certificate of good conduct.
Government Trade Test III on motor mechanics would be an added advantage
Skills and Behaviours
Must have ability to work and relate well with people from diverse backgrounds, and handle people in a firm but highly respectful manner.
Ability to write and communicate well in English and Kiswahili
Must be a person of unquestionable integrity.
Show Commitment to KickStart Core Values

If you feel you are the right candidate for this position, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@kickstart.org quoting “Assistant Motor Vehicle Mechanic/Driver/Office Messenger” on the subject line of your e-mail application before COB 25th August, 2015.

See www.KickStart.org for more information