Fleet Management Assistant

About the role

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is recruiting a Fleet Management Assistant for its headquarters in Nairobi. The position is in the Directorate Human Resource and Administration, under the Administration department, reporting to the Senior Assistant Director, Administration. Its purpose is to coordinate transport services efficiently within the Authority.

Key responsibilities

• Support the implementation of policies, strategies, standards and procedures for efficient management of transport services.
• Maintain inventory of vehicle consumables, including fuel.
• Implement efficient driver schedules to maximise resource use.
• Monitor the cleanliness of all vehicles.
• Coordinate the vehicle pool.
• Monitor the security and safety of vehicles on and off the road.
• Update all records relating to transport services.
• Consolidate data to develop reports on transport services as appropriate.
• Implement risk mitigation measures.
• Develop and implement individual work plans.

Required profile

• Technician course certificate of at least one year in transport/fleet management, automotive engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• Valid driving licence, free of any current endorsements, for the class(es) of vehicle(s) the officer is required to drive.
• Passed the practical test for drivers conducted by the AA or the relevant government ministry or department.
• Proficiency in computer applications.