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  • Posted: Nov 20, 2019
    Deadline: Not specified
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    The Embassy of the United States of America to Kenya, located in Nairobi, is home to the diplomatic mission of the United States to the Republic of Kenya. The embassy opened in central Nairobi on 2 March 1964, when the United States established diplomatic relations with Kenya.


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    Truck Driver

    Summary:

    The work schedule for this position is Full Time (48 hours per week)

    Start date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

    Supervisory Position:

    No

    Relocation Expenses Reimbursed:

    No

    Travel Required:

    Not Required

    Duties

    Basic Function of the Position

    • Drives couriers and diplomatic bags to and from Nairobi’s airport as required
    • Act as an expediter; keeps couriers abreast of any airport or visa issues that may arise in Nairobi.
    • Provides assistance to diplomatic couriers in moving classified pouches through Nairobi Intl Airport.
    • Is responsible for maintenance of Nairobi Regional Diplomatic Courier Hub's (NRDCH) vehicles.

    Qualifications and Evaluations

    Requirements:

    EXPERIENCE: Position requires a total of 3 years’ experience – i.e., 3 years’ experience in driving standard vehicles and commercial trucks; and 2 years clerical and/or airport cargo experience in shipping, transportation or a related field also required (included under the 3 years).

    JOB KNOWLEDGE: General knowledge of mandatory visa requirements for courier travel in East Africa. General knowledge of airlines cargo shipping and customs procedures and Kenyan law

    Education Requirements:

    High School education is required.

    Evaluations:

    LANGUAGE: Level 3 English (reading/writing/speaking) is required. (This may be tested)

    Level 3 Swahili (reading/writing/speaking) is required.

    SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    • Maintain a current and valid local driver’s license for large commercial trucks, vans and regular passenger vehicles. Ability to use a computer to include MS-word, Excel, etc.
    • Ability to manage difficult situations and make appropriate loading decisions under pressure.
    • Ability to professionally negotiate with airline agents and airport officials.
    • Must be capable of performing moderately arduous work including lifting of 50 lb. loads and loads of several hundred kilos with mechanical equipment.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.
    Qualifications:

    All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Embassy of The United States on erajobs.state.gov to apply

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