Primary Purpose
This position is primarily responsible for driving and maintaining CWS/RSC Africa vehicles to complete assigned errands on behalf of the organization.
Key relationships
Internal to CWS
• Senior Administration Officer
• Admin. Supervisor
• Country Representative
• Sub office staff
External
• Vendors and service providers
Working Environment
• Primarily in the field office.
• Periodic travel to the main office in Kampala as may be required.
Responsibilities
Administration (95%)
• 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 General Service Officer.
• 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 number 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 General Service Officer.
• Obtains quotations and makes simple purchases on behalf of the office and as per instructions by the General Service Officer.
• Records every trip made in the book.
• Ensures that the fuel level in each vehicle does not go below half tank.
Other duties (5%)
• Performs other duties, which are developed and assigned in order to improve the operations of the CWS/RSC Africa office.
Qualifications
Experience:
• Five (5) years of driving experience with both automatic and manual vehicles required
• At least 3 years of the above should be experience with an international NGO required
Skills:
• Working knowledge of basic motor vehicle mechanics and required.
• Good working knowledge of Uganda required
Abilities:
• Manage large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities.
• Maintain the integrity of official records;
• Analyze 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).
• Proficiency in English language is a requirement.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment required.
Important Requirements:
• 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
Education & Certifications:
• Diploma in a relevant field required.
• B, B1, D1 driving permit classes required.
• Defensive driving required.
Job application procedure
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More Information
- Address Mbarara, Uganda, East Africa
