SECONDMENT Driver - RB Nairobi

The SECONDMENT Driver will be responsible for driving the Head of Regional Bureau or Liaison office in Nairobi, ensuring the security, maintenance, and condition of the official vehicle. The role includes planning routes, providing transport services exclusively for official duties, and maintaining vehicle security and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Act as the driver to the Head of the RB or Liaison office, strictly respecting defined itineraries, unless modifications need to be made for security reasons.
• Drive the Head of RB or Liaison office to scheduled professional meetings and appointments.
• Provide transport services exclusively in support of the Head of RB's professional capacity and official duties.
• Plan routes and travel schedules, verify traffic situation and driving conditions, and ensure appropriate timeframe for travel.
• Maintain, clean, and regularly service the official vehicle.
• Ensure the vehicle meets all legal requirements in force in the country, including pollution regulations.
• Inform the Head of RB or Liaison office of any mechanical problems and propose solutions.
• Collect visitors from the airport and transfer them to their hotel as directed.
• Provide assistance and basic information to visitors regarding key services.
• Ensure the security of the official vehicle at all times while on official duty.
• Carry out thorough security checks of the vehicle and ensure all security measures are in place before assignments.
• Return the vehicle to its official location when not in use.
• Deliver and collect official or urgent documents from administrations or government offices.
• Perform any other duties as instructed by the hierarchy.

Requirements

• Driving qualifications, preferably from a police training school, to drive all categories of vehicles.
• A police security background or training is also required.
• Clean driving license.
• At least 1 year of experience in the area of security and driving within a police or similar international organization is required.
• A longer experience (e.g. 3 to 5 years) would be an asset.
• Working knowledge of English.
• Knowledge of any other language of the organization (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be an asset.
• A high degree of flexibility is required, given the irregular hours for such a post.
• A highly developed sense of observation in order to anticipate any potential problems.
• Ability to react quickly as and when the need arises.
• Ability to anticipate potential difficulties relating to security, traffic conditions etc.
• Discretion, confidentiality, diplomacy, tact.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Smart appearance

Skills

• Driving qualifications
• Police security training
• Clean driving license
• Security driving experience
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Route planning
• Vehicle Security
• Legal Compliance
• Observation Skills
• Quick reaction
• Discretion
• Patient Confidentiality
• Diplomacy
• Tact
• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal Skills

Languages

English