Peace Corps Botswana
POSITION: Driver
OPEN TO: Qualified Botswana Nationals and Permanent Residents
OPENING DATE: July 14, 2015
CLOSING DATE: July 28, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-time – 48 hours/week
The United States Peace Corps seeks a Driver to support the HIV/AIDS Project. This is a one-year, full-time Personal Services Contract position, with the option for renewal.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides safe and courteous transport for staff, Volunteers and other personnel conducting official Peace Corps business. Provides driving and “guard” services for PC cashier (or delegate) while transporting cash to and from PC office. (In order to perform these “guard” service the Driver is not required to be armed, but must closely accompany the cashier.)
Transports trainees and Volunteers to their sites or training facilities and coordinate with the local officials in regard to facilitate settling-in of PCV’s and trainees. Drives staff to/from Volunteer sites and appointments as necessary. Drives Volunteers to/from airport, train and bus stations for official travel. Acts as an expediter in assisting travelers with customs and immigration procedures. S/he maintains an understanding of Botswana traffic laws.
Serves as Driver Duty Officer when scheduled. Provides support during emergency situations.
Picks up/delivers mail, faxes, documents, and packages to/from post office, the American Embassy, customs office, or other designated sites on a daily or as needed basis. Facilitates customs clearance for mail, packages or other items. Assists in sorting and distribution of mail, as needed. Transports supplies, equipment, materials, mail, and other communication to and from the Peace Corps office for official events.
Performs required errands, to include purchase on local supplies, conduct of market basket surveys, and payment of bills to local suppliers.
Assures that vehicles are properly maintained and operated in accordance with Peace Corps and USG guidelines, and manufacturer specifications. Performs daily checks of Peace Corps vehicles in accordance with vehicle check list including cleaning of vehicles and ensures that vehicles are locked and garaged after office hours. Ensures vehicles have sufficient fuel for planned activities and purchases fuel when necessary. Maintains daily vehicle logs.
Ensures that vehicles are clean, in good repair, and secure at all times. Monitors the use of vehicles and related equipment and recommends maintenance or disposal as necessary. Performs minor mechanical maintenance as necessary. Identifies and/or recommends competent contractors for major mechanical work and ensures that all work is completed satisfactorily. Records repair and maintenance operations of assigned PC vehicle as outlined in the Vehicle Maintenance Log.
Maintains garages and vehicles in good order. Maintains and/or monitors emergency gas supplies in selected sites throughout the country, as needed
Assists with moving of furniture and equipment and retrieving supplies from storage, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION: Completion of secondary education
WORK EXPERIENCE At least five years experience driving professionally for an institution or organization
KNOWLEDGE: Experience in automotive repair, household and general maintenance, desired but not required
LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluency written and spoken) English and Setswana
OTHER: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Successful completion of background and security clearance checks required.
RENUMERATION
Salary includes bonus, benefits, and meal allowance, starting at P 83,680.00 per annum and eligibility for annual increases thereafter. Peace Corps also offers medical coverage through BOMaid, with Peace Corps paying 60% of health insurance premiums.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter, CV, two letters of reference and additional documentation that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. Application deadline is Tuesday July 28, 2015.
Applications should be emailed to info@bw.peacecorps.gov with ‘Driver in the Subject line. Alternately, applications may be hand delivered to the Administrative Officer at Peace Corps Headquarters in the Gaborone International Finance Park, Kgale Mews, Unit 15 or mailed to:
Administrative Officer
Peace Corps
Private Bag 00243
Gaborone, Botswana
Please note: Submitted documents cannot be returned.
OPEN TO: Qualified Botswana Nationals and Permanent Residents
OPENING DATE: July 14, 2015
CLOSING DATE: July 28, 2015
WORK HOURS: Full-time – 48 hours/week
The United States Peace Corps seeks a Driver to support the HIV/AIDS Project. This is a one-year, full-time Personal Services Contract position, with the option for renewal.
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Provides safe and courteous transport for staff, Volunteers and other personnel conducting official Peace Corps business. Provides driving and “guard” services for PC cashier (or delegate) while transporting cash to and from PC office. (In order to perform these “guard” service the Driver is not required to be armed, but must closely accompany the cashier.)
Transports trainees and Volunteers to their sites or training facilities and coordinate with the local officials in regard to facilitate settling-in of PCV’s and trainees. Drives staff to/from Volunteer sites and appointments as necessary. Drives Volunteers to/from airport, train and bus stations for official travel. Acts as an expediter in assisting travelers with customs and immigration procedures. S/he maintains an understanding of Botswana traffic laws.
Serves as Driver Duty Officer when scheduled. Provides support during emergency situations.
Picks up/delivers mail, faxes, documents, and packages to/from post office, the American Embassy, customs office, or other designated sites on a daily or as needed basis. Facilitates customs clearance for mail, packages or other items. Assists in sorting and distribution of mail, as needed. Transports supplies, equipment, materials, mail, and other communication to and from the Peace Corps office for official events.
Performs required errands, to include purchase on local supplies, conduct of market basket surveys, and payment of bills to local suppliers.
Assures that vehicles are properly maintained and operated in accordance with Peace Corps and USG guidelines, and manufacturer specifications. Performs daily checks of Peace Corps vehicles in accordance with vehicle check list including cleaning of vehicles and ensures that vehicles are locked and garaged after office hours. Ensures vehicles have sufficient fuel for planned activities and purchases fuel when necessary. Maintains daily vehicle logs.
Ensures that vehicles are clean, in good repair, and secure at all times. Monitors the use of vehicles and related equipment and recommends maintenance or disposal as necessary. Performs minor mechanical maintenance as necessary. Identifies and/or recommends competent contractors for major mechanical work and ensures that all work is completed satisfactorily. Records repair and maintenance operations of assigned PC vehicle as outlined in the Vehicle Maintenance Log.
Maintains garages and vehicles in good order. Maintains and/or monitors emergency gas supplies in selected sites throughout the country, as needed
Assists with moving of furniture and equipment and retrieving supplies from storage, as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
EDUCATION: Completion of secondary education
WORK EXPERIENCE At least five years experience driving professionally for an institution or organization
KNOWLEDGE: Experience in automotive repair, household and general maintenance, desired but not required
LANGUAGE: Level IV (fluency written and spoken) English and Setswana
OTHER: Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Successful completion of background and security clearance checks required.
RENUMERATION
Salary includes bonus, benefits, and meal allowance, starting at P 83,680.00 per annum and eligibility for annual increases thereafter. Peace Corps also offers medical coverage through BOMaid, with Peace Corps paying 60% of health insurance premiums.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit a cover letter, CV, two letters of reference and additional documentation that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above. Application deadline is Tuesday July 28, 2015.
Applications should be emailed to info@bw.peacecorps.gov with ‘Driver in the Subject line. Alternately, applications may be hand delivered to the Administrative Officer at Peace Corps Headquarters in the Gaborone International Finance Park, Kgale Mews, Unit 15 or mailed to:
Administrative Officer
Peace Corps
Private Bag 00243
Gaborone, Botswana
Please note: Submitted documents cannot be returned.
Source: Peace Corps Botswana website
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