Driver at Church World Service

Primary Purpose: 

This position is primarily responsible for driving and maintaining CWS/RSC Africa vehicles to complete assigned errands on behalf of the organization

Essential Duties: 

• Drives CWS/RSC Africa motor vehicles to complete assigned duties.
• Cleans and cares for official CWS/RSC 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 Property Supervisor.
• Provides safe transportation to meetings and other destinations for CWS/RSC Africa staff and visitors on official business.
• Posts and collects mail, weighs and affixes the correct amount of stamps on letters and packages.
• Assists in the safe banking of CWS/RSC Africa checks and cash as well as replenishment of petty cash.
• Maintains accurate records of deliveries made to other offices in the CWS/RSC Africa delivery book.
• Performs general clerical duties as may be assigned and which may include photocopying and packing supplies for field team travel.
• Facilitates the processing of work permits and alien registration certificates for expatriate staff and the processing of visas for CWS/RSC Africa staff proceeding on circuit rides and any other official travel.
• Repairs minor mechanical problems on the CWS/RSC Africa motor vehicles after confirming the same with the Property Supervisor.
• Obtains quotations and makes simple purchases on behalf of the office and as per instructions by the Property Supervisor or the Property Manager.
• Records each and every trip made in the mileage book.
• Ensures that the fuel level in each vehicle does not go below half tank.
• Performs other duties, which are developed and assigned in order to improve the operations of the CWS/RSC Africa office.
• Facilitates statutory payments and other utilities payments.
• Ensure relevant vehicle documents are up to date and well displayed which include inspection stickers, insurance certificates, speed governor stickers and any other.
• Checks and confirms all required equipment in the vehicle are in good working condition; first aid kit, tools, jerk and handle, wheel spanner, spare wheel, torch etc
• Operates CWS/RSC Africa motor vehicles with absolute observance of CWS/RSC traffic protocols and the government traffic rules.
• Keeps tabs with security advisories at all times.

Qualifications: 

Experience:

• Four 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 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).
• 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.