KE-Driver (National)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The Resettlement Support Center (CWS RSC Africa) operates a US refugee resettlement program in sub-Saharan Africa through a Cooperative Agreement with the Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration. CWS RSC Africa is responsible for the preparation of refugee case files for adjudication by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers, as well as the out-processing and cultural orientation of all approved cases. CWS RSC Africa is administered by the Church World Service Immigration Refugee Program (CWS/IRP) and is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

JOB SUMMARY

QualificationsExperience:A minimum of 2wo (2) years of driving experience (category B, C1 & C) for both manual and automatic vehicles is required, preferably in the NGO sector.Experience in Driving Category A1 and/ A2 is an added advantage

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations and Vehicle Maintenance (60%)Drives CWS Africa motor vehicles to complete assigned duties.Cleans and cares for official CWS Africa vehicles.Conducts regular checks of vehicles to ensure that they are mechanically sound and in good working order and reports any problems noted to the Admin Manager.Provides safe transportation to and from field locations, meetings and other destinations for CWS Africa staff and visitors on official business.Posts and collects mail, weighs, and affixes the correct number of stamps on letters and packages.Adhere to road safety regulations and ensure the well-being of passengers.Transports goods, equipment, and materials to working sites as needed.Ensures the secure loading and unloading of items, taking care to prevent damage.Familiarizes him/herself- with local geography and road conditions.Performs general clerical duties as may be assigned and which may include photocopying and packing supplies for field team travel.Conducts routine maintenance checks on vehicles including checking fuel, oil, and other fluids.Repairs minor mechanical problems on the CWS Africa motor vehicles after confirming the same with the Admin Manager.Obtains quotations and makes simple purchases on behalf of the office and as per instructions by the Admin and/ Program team.Ensures that the fuel level in each vehicle does not always go below half tank.Maintains effective communication with other staff members.Reports any issues or concerns promptly. Compliance (15%)Adheres to the Organization’s policies and guidelines related to vehicle use and safety.Ensures compliance with local traffic regulations and legal requirements.Data Management (20%)Maintains accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the CWS Africa delivery book.Maintains accurate records of trips, mileage, and fuel consumption.Submits regular reports on vehicle maintenance and usage to the Admin Manager.Additional Responsibilities (5%)Any other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Car driving, Vehicle maintenance and repair, Traffic laws and regulations, Safety systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Diploma, Associate's degree