The Office of the Controller of Budget (OCOB) is an independent office established under Article 228 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 to oversee the implementation of the budgets of the national and county governments and report on them.
Pursuant to Article 252 (1) (c) of the Constitution, the OCOB seeks to recruit highly qualified and competent staff to fill the following vacant positions.
Job Title Driver
Grade COB 9
Terms of Service Permanent and Pensionable
Department Human Resource and Administration
Division Administration
Section / Unit Transport
Location / Work Station Headquarters
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Senior Driver/Transport Assistant
Direct Reports N/A
Indirect Reports N/A
Job Purpose
This position is responsible for driving and maintaining the assigned vehicle, ensuring the safety of passengers and goods as authorised.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
(i) Driving the vehicle as authorised;
(ii) Ensuring security and safety of the vehicle, passengers and goods on and off the road;
(iii) Maintaining daily work tickets;
(iv) Ensuring routine service and maintenance of the vehicle;
(v) Carrying out regular checks on vehicle’s cooling, oil, electrical and brake systems and tyre pressure and preparing reports;
(vi) Detecting and reporting vehicle defects on time;
(vii) Ensuring vehicle cleanliness;
(viii) Timely reporting of accidents and follow-up of police abstracts; and
(ix) Vehicle inspection and keeping up-to-date insurance documents.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
N/A
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
Responsible for the assets assigned by the office of the Controller of Budget as per the office’s asset register.
III. Decision-Making / Job Influence
Operational
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean grade D (plain) or equivalent qualification
Professional Qualifications
i) Valid driving license free from any current endorsements and valid for any of the classes of vehicles which the officer is required to drive;
ii) Passed Occupational Trade Test for Drivers Grade III from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or Ministry of Roads and Public Works;
iii) First-Aid Refresher Certificate Course lasting not less than one (1) week from St. John Ambulance or Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology (KIHBT) or any other recognized institution;
iv) Passed Suitability Test for Drivers Grade III from Kenya Institute of Highway and Building Technology or Ministry of Roads and Public Works.
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served in the grade of a Driver for a minimum period of two (2) years.
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
i. Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Kenya Police Service.
ii. Proficiency in computer applications
iii. Met the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
iv. Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
