Church World Service Driver, National Jobs in Kenya

Church World Service Driver, National Jobs in Kenya

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 providing logistical support and driving for CWS staff and visitors when necessary

Responsibilities

Provides transportation for the CWS staff and all visitors as guided.

Ensures relevant vehicle documents are up to date and well displayed which include inspection stickers, insurance certificates, speed governor stickers and any other.

Reviews vehicle performance and participates in replacement decisions.

Cleans and cares for official CWS Africa vehicles; Conducts regular checks of vehicles to ensure that they are mechanically sound and in good working condition and reports any problems noted to the Supervisor.

Ensures that the fuel level in each vehicle does not go below half tank.

Posts and collects mail, weighs and affixes the correct amount /number of stamps on letters and packages.

Maintains accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the CWS Africa delivery book

Carries out banking transactions as an agent as guided/requested.

Assists project staff with basic field activities as needed e.g., field logistics.

Assists Administration Manager in facility management and other office running roles.

Assists HR and Administration Manager in on-boarding new drivers.

Assist with Photo copying, scanning of documents and packing supplies for field team travel.

Obtains quotations and makes simple purchases on behalf of the office and as per instructions by the Supervisor.

Records every trip made in the mileage book or any provided logging tool/platform.

Facilitates statutory payments and other utilities payments.

Performs any other duties as required from time to time.

Qualifications

Experience:

Four years driving experience for both Manual and Automatic vehicles.

Defensive driving required.

Knowledge/Skills

Working knowledge of basic

motor vehicle mechanics and required.

Good working knowledge of Nairobi and its vicinity.

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Excellent oral communication skills.

Good interpersonal skills.

Good knowledge of Kenya rural areas and driving in foreign countries like Uganda and Tanzania.

Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required.

Education & Certifications:

High School certificate required.

B and C Category driving license

Training on Defensive driving

A1 Category driving license required.

Abilities:

The Driver must have the ability to:

Follow instructions from the Supervisor with a positive and receptive attitude.

Deal effectively and courteously with many associates, outside agencies, applicants, and members of the public.

Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of CWS Africa

Maintain a high-performance standard with attention to detail.

Carry out all the duties efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision.

Take initiative.

Maintain strict confidentiality with CWS Africa administrative and operational information.

Manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.

Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required while maintaining a high level of motivation,

Effectively manage CWS Africa's resources.

Maintain the integrity of official records.

Analyse and solve complex problems and make sound decisions.

Work independently and contribute to overall operations of CWS.

Communicate in English, both written and oral.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and willingness to support CWS’ Platform on Racial Justice as a CWS employee required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Church World Service Driver, National Jobs in Kenya

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