Driver/ Logistician
- Full-time
- Service Line: Consulting
Company Description
Deloitte is a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax and related services. Our global network of member firms and related entities in more than 150 countries and territories (collectively, the “Deloitte organization”) serves four out of five Fortune Global 500® companies. Learn how Deloitte’s approximately 345,000 people make an impact that matters at www2.deloitte.com.
Deloitte is dedicated to providing value added solutions to our clients. We take pride in our reputation for providing a globally consistent quality service, an integrated approach and world-class expertise. Deloitte is renowned for its innovative and collaborative culture, where talented people work closely with like-minded individuals to achieve collective success.
Deloitte East Africa provides seamless cross-border services to multinationals, large national enterprises, small and medium sized enterprises and the public sector, across three (3) countries in the region: Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.
A career with Deloitte offers you the opportunity to engage with and work alongside leading corporations within the East African region, and an opportunity to start and grow your career within a dynamic and rewarding environment. You will get the support, coaching and training needed to advance your career in Kenya and within the East Africa market.
What impact will you make?
At Deloitte we have a clear purpose, to make an impact that matters to our clients, our colleagues and our communities while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. From professional development to leadership opportunities and career advancement, we empower our people to be their very best - because that’s how you make an impact.
About Tujenge Jamii Project
The Tujenge Jamii project is a five-year USAID funded service delivery project, providing HIV care and treatment, as well as services in the area of family planning/reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health (FP/RMNCAH), nutrition, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH). The project is focused on increasing the use of county-led health and social services in four counties in Kenya, namely Baringo, Laikipia, Samburu and Nakuru.
Program Objectives:
- Increased access and demand for quality HIV prevention services.
- Increased access and demand for quality HIV treatment services.
- Increased access and demand for quality FP/RMNCAH, nutrition, and WASH services.
- Strengthened capacity of county health systems, local partners, and communities to deliver quality health services.
Main purpose of the job
To provide driving and messenger services to the project. The incumbent will be expected to maintain the project vehicles in a clean and serviceable condition, perform minor preventive maintenance and safety checks daily and inform the supervisor of discrepancies. The position will be based in the Nakuru Office.
Job Description
- Drive project staff and visitors to meetings and appointments with due caution and courtesy as assigned by the supervisor.
- Maintain project vehicle in good condition, including cleaning inside and outside of the vehicle and engine check-up, fluid levels and the tires which are to be conducted on a daily basis.
- Maintain a current driving license for self and monitor the project vehicle licenses for renewal, appropriate inspections and registrations for vehicles.
- Run office errands such as equipment delivery, visa applications, picking-up and collecting mail from the post office and any other errands as assigned by the supervisor.
- Ensure that passengers adhere to the traffic rules and regulations.
- Report any traffic incidences immediately to the insurance company and to the supervisor.
- Assist with office tasks, such as photocopying and pick up of supplies.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Secondary school ‘O’ level graduate or relevant vocational training certification.
- At least 5 years driving experience in a large organization operating motor vehicles professionally.
- Must have a good working knowledge of English with ability to understand spoken and written English and Kiswahili.
- Must have a current, valid driving license with an excellent driving record.
- Must be in possession of a current and valid certificate of good conduct within the year.
- Maintain a good awareness of the existing traffic rules and regulations under NTSA.
- Must have undertaken an eye test with certification.
- Knowledge of counties and its surrounding areas where project will have presence, streets neighbourhoods, airports and government offices.
- Experience driving for a diplomatic mission or NGO is an added advantage
- Be a Kenyan citizen or eligible to work in Kenya.
Additional Information
Key Performance Areas
- Strategic Impact - Support the Engagement Manager in delivery of engagement / project, in specific area of competency.
- Budgets / Profitability - Maintain quality and timeous delivery as per SLA.
- Client Impact: Internal & External - Communicate regularly with both Engagement Manager and client to meet deliverable expectations in specific area of expertise.
Behavioural competencies
- Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills;
- Strong client delivery focus;
- Adaptable, managing change and ambiguity with ease; and
- Sound problem-solving ability.
Technical Competencies
- Excellent report writing skills;
- Sound business acumen;
- Focus on quality and risk; and
- Well-developed computer user skills.
Your role as a leader
At Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters.
Leadership Capabilities
Living our Purpose - Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
Influence - Focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Performance drive - Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
Strategic direction - Seeks to understand how your daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and Deloitte Global.
Talent development - Demonstrate commitment to personal learning and development; understand own potential role as a brand ambassador.
Why Deloitte?
At Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there is always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world.
Deloitte opens the door to a career that can cross borders virtually and physically across the African continent and globally to gain experience and access projects beyond our borders. We value difference, and embrace people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities and thinking styles.
Our purpose
Deloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. #Makinganimpactthatmatters
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Closing date: 4 April 2022
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not ask individuals to pay any fees or money as part of the recruitment process. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Hybrid & Vaccination policy
Deloitte Africa has successfully launched the Hybrid Working model. Aligned with this model is our commitment to maintain an environment for personnel, clients and visitors that is safe and, as far as reasonably practicable, free from health risks.
Medical evidence provides overwhelming and empirical evidence that vaccination is currently the most effective means of preventing the spread of COVID-19 and reducing the likelihood of serious illness, death, transmissions and infections. More information about our vaccination policy will be discussed during the recruitment process for this position.