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.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 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