Driver/ Expeditor at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi

Overview

Hiring Path:

• Open to the public

Who May Apply/Clarification From the Agency:

This position is open to:
•  Current Employees of the Mission
•  U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) - All Agencies
 Actual EFM- FP salary authorized by Washington D.C.

Security Clearance Required: Public Trust - Background Investigation

Appointment Type: Permanent

Appointment Type Details: indefinite, subject to successful completion of probationary period

Marketing Statement: 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.

Summary: The U.S. Mission in Kenya is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Driver/ Expeditor in the Nairobi Regional Diplomatic Courier Hub office.

Supervisory Position: No

Relocation Expenses Reimbursed: No

Travel Required: 76% or greater

Regular travel in the local area and across East Africa may be required; extended travel may be required on occasion

Duties

Job Overview

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.

Major duties and responsibilities

Escorts couriers and pouches between the aircraft and embassy. Maintains good rapport with airline security authorities and obtains their assistance, if needed, in order to maintain uninterrupted courier operations through Nairobi when security circumstances change. When acting as an expediter assists in reformulating flight plans and booking tickets when regularly scheduled courier trips are disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances. When required, pays for the transport of diplomatic pouches and is familiar with cargo capacity of different aircraft. Is responsible for the regular maintenance of NRDCH vehicles.

Obtains necessary customs clearances for diplomatic cargo arriving at Nairobi International Airport.

When crossing international borders is expected to have the correct paperwork including the vehicle paperwork and personal passport in order.

Note: "This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the agency."

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance. 

All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam. Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

All candidates must hold a valid Kenyan Driver's License

All candidates must hold a valid Passport

Education Requirements:

High School Education is required.

Documentation of same will be required.

Evaluations:

You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement. 
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position. 

Qualifications:

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).

Language: 

English- Level 3, speaking, reading, and writing

Kiswahili- Level 3, speaking, reading, and writing

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.

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.

Please address these factors in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.