Technical Focus
- Operation and maintenance of agricultural machinery and equipment, agricultural mechanization, field logistics and transportation management, equipment safety, and operational record-keeping to support efficient agricultural field operations and successful project implementation.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Operate tractors and related agricultural machinery for FAO field operations, like land preparation, harvesting, and post-harvest activities
- Execute agricultural mechanization activities in support of FAO projects and field demonstrations
- Ensure optimal performance of tractor operations across different terrain types, soil conditions, and crop systems
- Conduct daily pre-operation inspections of assigned tractor and implements to ensure safe working conditions
- Report equipment defects, damages, or mechanical issues promptly to supervisors
- Ensure assigned tractor and implements are always clean, serviced, and maintained according to manufacturer specifications
- Provide transportation and assist in loading, securing, and transporting agricultural inputs, equipment, and materials
- Support field missions by ensuring reliable transportation and equipment availability, and on a need basis
- Drive FAO vehicles when assigned
- Maintain accurate daily operation logs, including hours worked, fuel consumption, and activities performed
- Collect and submit invoices, receipts, and service records to Nairobi office as required
- Prepare monthly reports on equipment status, maintenance activities, and operational challenges
- Ensure compliance with all safety protocols during tractor and equipment operation
- Implement emergency procedures and safety protocols in case of accidents or security incidents
- Support project implementation activities as assigned and perform any other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor
- Drive and operate FAO tractor in line with Kenya Traffic Acts Cap 403 and UN MOSS requirement
- Report any repairs/damages and service requests on time
- Maintain tractor Log for tractor assigned
- Sending monthly reports by 5th of every month
- Perform any other related duties
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
- Minimum Requirements
- Secondary School Certificate
- A minimum of three (3) years of progressive work as a tractor operator
- Working knowledge (level C) of English and Kiswahili; knowledge of Turkana is an added advantage.
- National of Kenya
Technical/Functional Skills
- Holder of National Transport and Safety Authority Driving Licence category Class B, C, G (Industrial Construction and Agricultural Plants and Equipment)
- Extent and relevance of experience in Tractor management
- Extent and relevance of experience in tractor trailer management
- Familiarity and relevance experience working in field Operations