Job Description
Position Title:
Senior
Driver
Reports To:
Property Supervisor
Division:
CWS Africa
Department:
Administration
Job Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Grade Level:
Grade 3, Officer, National
Introduction: Church World
Service (CWS) is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization transforming
communities around the globe through just and sustainable solutions to hunger,
poverty, displacement and disaster. CWS does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, genetic
information, age, disability or veteran status in employment or in the provision
of services.
Primary Purpose:
This position is primarily
responsible for Supervising and Coordinating the duties of the others drivers
and maintenance of the CWS/RSC Africa vehicles to complete assigned errands on
behalf of the organization.
Essential Duties:
- Serve
as the point of contact for the drivers and other staff members.
- Prepare
and maintains monthly reports on vehicle performance and fuel consumption.
- Record
mileage for reimbursement claims for every Senior Management Team staff
position assigned a vehicle.
- Coordinate
and assigns transport schedules to the transport team as per operational
needs including mapping out routes during trips to determine the most
efficient service delivery.
- Maintain
up to date knowledge of all traffic regulations both from the government
and organization policies.
- Communicate
efficiently to all staff across RSC Africa.
- Provide
guidance and advice to transport team in observing protocols
- Plan
and make necessary transport adjustments in impromptu situations.
- Works
with staff security in the event of an accident involving CWS vehicles.
- Coordinate
repairs and maintenance for all CWS vehicles including cleaning.
- Provide
a Security awareness to the other drivers by familiarizing himself with
Security updates and being in touch with our security team and providing
the same information to the other drivers. This includes riots and
demonstrations updates.
- Provide
a clear sense of direction to the other drivers and build trust and
therefore maximize team performance.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Five
years driving experience
Skills:
- Strong
computer skills, in particular Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required
- Working
knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics.
- Good
working knowledge of Nairobi routes and the surrounding areas.
- Excellent
organizational and time management skills
- Strong
verbal and written English language skills
- Demonstrated
organizational and time management skills
Education &
Certifications:
- High
school certificate is required.
- B
and C Category driving license
- Training
on Defensive driving
Abilities:
- Manage
large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
- Maintain
the integrity of official records;
- Analyse
and solve complex problems and make sound decisions;
- Work
with minimal supervision
- Maintain
a high performance standard with attention to detail;
- Work
independently and contribute to overall operations of RSC Africa;
- Actively
participate in the implementation of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program
(USRAP).
Important Requirements:
- Strong
English communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability
to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
- Commitment
to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform
on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.
Special Requirements:
- COVID
Vaccination is required for all successful candidates
- The
candidate should be of good health, willing and able to travel extensively
in often difficult conditions, and have a high degree of flexibility. Must
have proof of Yellow Fever vaccination before traveling for RSC Africa.
- This
position is based in Nairobi, Kenya
- This
position requires use of laptops at all time, competence in Microsoft
office packages is required.
- This
position may require travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and
under sometimes difficult conditions to meet demands of a dynamic
operational program
- Driver’s
License Category B & C required.
- Background
check which includes references and an educational and criminal check is
required before the start of employment for International applicants.
- A
valid passport and the ability to maintain a valid passport throughout the
entire appointment is required, which includes having enough passport
pages for travel.
- Physical: This position requires
bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, kneeling, sitting, standing,
walking, pushing/pulling, handling objects (manual dexterity), reaching
above shoulder level, using fine finger movements and lifting/carrying
heavy loads.
- Environmental: Incumbents in this position will
be exposed to excessive noise, marked changes in temperature and/or
humidity, dust and infectious diseases, harsh weather climates, long work hours,
bumpy roads, extended travel, excessive sun exposure, and non-ventilated
spaces.
- Full
time
- All
employees should be prepared to work from the CWS office within their
location of hire. Remote work arrangements may vary depending on location
and the governing rulings regarding the COVID-19 pandemic
- Flexibility
and willingness to work long hours, including working on Weekend as needed.
Disclaimer: Job openings advertised to create a talent pool for future
openings.
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