Transport Coordinator/Driver

February 15, 2025

Job Description

4181BR

Transport Coordinator/Driver

Aga Khan Education Services

The position

The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through to Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty.

The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi – Senior School has an opening for the position of: Transport Coordinator/Driver.

Role Summary

The Transport Coordinator/Driver will play a dual role, splitting time equally between driving school vehicles and coordinating the school’s transport operations. The role ensures efficient and safe transport services, manages vehicle scheduling, and maintains the condition of the school’s fleet through regular inspections and timely maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Coordination (50%):

  • Booking and Scheduling:
    • Establish and maintain a system for booking and scheduling school transport services.
    • Work with school administration and parents to accommodate transportation needs.
    • Coordinate drivers’ schedules and vehicle assignments.
  • Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance:
    • Ensure all school vehicles are regularly inspected.
    • Keep records of inspections, repairs and services.
  • Reporting and Support:
    • Coordinate reports and support for vehicle maintenance and operations.
    • Liaise with external maintenance service providers.

Driver Duties (50%):

  • Student and Staff Transportation:
    • Safely transport students and staff as per scheduled routes.
    • Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled and ready for use.
    • Adhere to road safety regulations and school policies.
  • Safety and Compliance:
    • Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
    • Report safety or mechanical issues promptly.
  • Field Trips and Events:
    • Provide transport support for school events.
    • Assist in planning transport logistics for events.

Key Result Areas:

  • Plan and Schedule Transport Services: Ensure efficient route management.
  • Maintain Vehicle Safety: Conduct regular inspections and keep maintenance records.
  • Support Transport Operations: Coordinate reports and liaise with service providers.

The requirements

Qualifications And Experience

  • K.C.S.E certificate with at least a D+.
  • Valid driving license.
  • Experience in a similar position.
  • Experience working in a school-set up will be an added advantage.
  • Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication skills in both English and Swahili language.

The closing date for applications is February 28, 2025.

For more details on the position and the application process, please visit www.akdn.org/careers.

After submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email from @brassring.com. All future application updates will come from @akesk.org emails only. We never send unsolicited job offers or request personal/financial information. If you receive suspicious communication, please verify by contacting us at +254 734 647457 / +254 701 647457 or emailing [email protected]. The organization is not responsible for any actions taken in response to fraudulent messages. By applying, you accept responsibility for verifying the authenticity of any communication.

Sector

Social Development

About The Agency

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country’s national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information…

Region

Eastern Africa

Location

Kenya

Salary

Salary and package to attract the best candidate

Job Expires

28-Feb-2025