Driver, National at Church World Service

Job Description

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Church World Service (CWS) was founded in and is a cooperative ministry of 37 Christian denominations and communions, providing sustainable self-help, development, disaster relief, and refugee assistance around the world. The CWS mission is to eradicate hunger and poverty and to promote peace and justice at the national and international level through collaboration with partners abroad and in the US.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

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.