Job Field: Sector in Logistics

Logistics Analyst Research Associate – Monitoring and Evaluation

Job Description
The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking to recruit a highly skilled, results-oriented Logistics Analyst to provide support to the Logistic Officer.
The Position: The Logistics Analyst will be based at the CIP Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya and will be responsible to support the Regional office in offering effective and efficient procurement and logistics services.
Key Responsibilities:

Identify new suppliers and derivative products by constant market follow up, call for bids and acquire the best suppliers that will guarantee an optimum supply chain;

Identify and implement alternatives for purchase sources, to minimize costs and time;

Receive and review procurement requests and initiate procurement procedures for goods and services in a transparent and cost-effective manner;

Process and issue purchase orders through the OCS (One Corporate System) for approved requisitions in coordination with the program staff to ensure the efficient and faster processing of requisitions;

Organize and monitor acquisitions, following standard processes and track product flow from origin to final delivery;

Create and maintain contact with internal customers, in-order-to assist them with technical queries/ requests, agreed standards and deadlines;

Process documentation for execution of logistics operations, taking appropriate actions to resolve operational issues in coordination with the Logistics Officer;

Gather and prepare all purchase documents for Donor or Internal Audits;

Assist the Logistics Officer in preparing Bidding Templates for Purchases of goods, services and consultancies;

Maintain regular contact with contracted suppliers to monitor adherence to delivery period according to the terms of procurement agreement;

Prepare reports on Purchases statistics (supply chain management, strategic sourcing or distribution) for decision making;

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, International Business or related disciplines;

At least two years of experience required in similar position;

Knowledge of suppliers in Agricultural Research activities highly desirable;

Proficient on MS Excel, Word and Power Point at user level;

Knowledge of ERP software’s and administration of products and suppliers master files; previous experience of Agresso software will be an added advantage

Knowledge of EU, USAID, BMGF and AFDB procurement conditions a plus;

Working experience in NGOS is a plus;

Membership to KISM or CIPS certification is an added advantage;

Fluent written and oral communication skills in English and Kiswahili;

Ability to work under pressure and in a team setting;

Strong client service orientation and displaying a good-natured cooperative attitude with internal and external clients;

Benefits
What are we offering?

Excellent working environment.

·       Generous compensation package commensurate with experience.
·       One (1) year term contract with possibility of renewal
·       Work in an equal and diverse workplace.
What are the conditions?
The position is Nationally Recruited Staff (NRS) position limited to Kenya nationals and permanent residents only. The employment contract will be for one (1) year (with a 3-month probation period) possibility of renewal, subject to availability of funding.

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October 28, 2024
Customs and Excise Manager – Africa Senior Tax Manager

About the role
This role Provides proactive, high quality specialist global trade & excise governance leadership to ensure the effective management of Diageo’s global trade affairs within the Africa Region. The role applies and executes Global CoE strategies and policies to manage and mitigate key risks.
Your Role

Participate in developing and executing strategies, policies, standards, guidelines for global trade management and drive adoption of, and adherence to, policies and standards.
Provide specialist support on regional global trade issues and support the business by reviewing the implications of business-initiated projects to Diageo’s operational structure and value chain
Participate in global trade projects to deliver shareholder value/manage potential exposures.
Proactively support the delivery of the Global Trade CoE objectives aiming to standardise and simplify processes and procedures.
Keep up to date with customs and excise regulatory changes and best practice; identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions.

Experience Required

Experience of leadership within a Global Trade/Supply function in a global multinational
Experience of providing domestic and cross border technical advice
Effective project management and implementation skills
Good team working and communication skills across diverse cultures

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October 28, 2024
Logistics Officer, Consultant-I Nairobi Social Protection (SP) and Cash Based Transfers (CBT) Officer Programme Associate (Relief), G6 Nairobi

Why Join WFP Somalia?
In Somalia, the World Food Programme provides food assistance for nutrition, livelihoods, and relief through the hard work of more than 500 employees who contribute to make Somalia hunger free in close partnership with local partners.
Under the direct supervision of the Nairobi-based Deputy Head of Logistics, this position will hold responsibilities related to bilateral service provision and external coordination (Logistics Cluster operations, preparedness and operation support).
This position is open to all qualified candidates. Female candidates in particular, are encouraged to apply.
What will you do?

Serve as service provision manager and coordinate all external logistics service provision activities including bilateral service provision and common services;
Support WFP logistics external coordination activities and contribute to the definition and implementation of the CONOPS and other strategy documents prepared by the Cluster.
Contribute with planning and monitoring of transport operations to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of supplies.
Lead and ensure a transparent and agile communication channel with partners to increase the visibility of services and improve opportunities for syncing consignments.
Lead the Logistics Cluster emergency preparedness initiatives and contribute to the development of risk analysis studies.
Maintain an accurate control of services delivered and consistently monitor the performance of supply chain operations to ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place.
Ensure supply chain operations are compliant with strategies, policies, procedures and controls, and following corporate standards, with special emphasis on quality control, loss prevention, risk mitigation and cost-effectiveness.
Spearhead the use of corporate order management systems and other information management systems.
Contribute to consolidation and preparation of innovative logistics solutions, initiatives, and other food systems projects and operations design and planning.
Contribute to in-depth market analysis and supply chain network mapping to inform the selection of appropriate operation modalities to improve performance in WFP Logistics and Cluster Operations.
Support WFP Logistics information management and provide technical advice on data analysis and reporting.
Support the performance management function to design and implement performance and risk management projects.
Coordinate logistics support activities ensuring WFP operations receive timely support including WFP Non-food item (Maintenance, Replenishment and Operations -MRO resources) and support the Logistics Unit with appropriate inventory management and forecasting of these resources.
Plan, coordinate and supervise the work of various teams
Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency response needs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Advanced University degree in Transport Economics, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management or First University degree with additional years of related work experience.
Experience: At least three (3) years of postgraduate relevant professional experience in logistics, supply chain, and/or operations management. Experience in logistics project management, budgeting, cost-to-serve processes, data analysis is a plus.
Language: Proficiency in oral and written communication in English is a must.
Knowledge &Skills:

Proven experience in commercial or humanitarian logistics;
Knowledge and experience in logistics inter-agency coordination;
Proficiency in using various information management systems, databases and tools;
Demonstrable ability to deliver timely high-quality deliverables.
Demonstrable ability to maintain logistics trackers with a high level of detail-orientation. Good analysis and reporting skills.

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October 28, 2024
Coxswain

Reporting to the Transport Engineer, the successful candidate will be operating a company boat to ferry Company staff and equipment within the Lamu Islands. The specific tasks will entail:-

Ferry employees and loading/unloading of materials for operation from the boat within designated points as instructed.
Ensure good maintenance and safe custody of the boat and equipment.
Ensure safety of products/goods in the boat and its crew.
Observe and comply with marine code of conduct and other related legal laws.
Ensure payment of taxes/levies and valid licences for the boat are available at all times.
Carry out daily cleaning and minor routine maintenance of the boat
Report any malfunction of the boat for timely repairs.
Prepare fuel cost returns
Maintain and make timely records of mileage returns.
Performe any other duties as may be assigned.

Appointment Requirements

KCSE Certificate.
Coxswain licence from Kenya Ports Authority or other comparable organizations
Valid Driving License class BCE.
Three (3) years rowing/sailing experience
Excellent navigating skills and understanding of wind patterns in the Indian Ocean
First Aid training and fire fighting techniques
Ability to demonstrate technical knowledge and familiarity with boat operations
Experience in swimming/diving
Possession of safety training will be an added advantage.
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of. Criminal Investigations.
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board.
Tax Compliance Certificate from KRA.
A Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference

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kplc.co.ke

October 28, 2024
SSA eLogistics Manager (They/She/He)

Your Work-life Opportunity

Glovo is building the future of cities by enabling anyone to get any product from any store in their city delivered in minutes. Our goal is to provide on-demand delivery infrastructure for every city in the world.

Glovo eLogistics is Glovo’s last-mile logistics service for e-commerce, a huge industry that is still growing rapidly with many challenges ahead. At Glovo, you will join a team that is working to revolutionize the sector from scratch with the main e-commerce players in any market (e.g. Alibaba).

As a country eLogistics Project Manager, you will be responsible for the P&L and end to end account management of the largest e-commerce companies and for maximizing both their number of deliveries with eLogistics and profitability of the deals.

In this role you will be part of the international team for Glovo, working closely with our Global Head of eLogistics Partners, GM of SSA , and Global GM of Courier & eLogistics

Be a Part Of a Team Where You Will

Define the vision, launch and lead eLogistics in your country/es.
Own strategic e-commerce relationships end to end, including PnL tracking and ensure operational excellence in the region
Understand the current needs of the last-mile market in your country and develop scalable and innovative solutions for e-commerce partners.
Provide leadership and guidance to the Global eLogistics team in order to develop a better product and a value proposition that will help you achieve sales targets
Be resilient and persistent to close deals with long sales cycles, focusing on a consultative sales approach
Be in charge of project management of the onboarding of new clients, including systems integration, contract negotiation, data flow & architecture and financial forecasting of the account.
Build, maintain and manage the teams in all operational functionas in your country/es, namely warehouse, rider fleet and customer service to enure high scalability and efficiency levels.
Ensure we keep our Glovo eLogistics promise: To give all e-commerce / online users ultra-predictability and the possibility to choose when, where and how they want to get their products delivered or returned.

You Have

5+ years of work experience in a fast-paced environment in sales and business development teams (tech startup, consulting, FMCG, etc)
Results-driven attitude, strategic thinking, strong leadership and business acumen
Sales hunger! You may never take a no for an answer
Problem solver, perfect written and spoken communication
Analytical profile with experience in business development, negotiations, pricing and product development
Joy in building things from scratch, if something needs to get done you are comfortable figuring it out on your own and not relying on a playbook
Comfort in ambiguity, you seek adventure and an accelerated career path
Ready to get your hands dirty, because you will have to “roll up your sleeves”!
Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Experience Our Glovo Life Benefits

Enticing Phantom Shares plan
Attractive Relocation package (if applicable ;))
Free monthly Glovo credits to spend on our restaurant products (and zero Glovo delivery fee on all Glovo orders!)
Flexible working environment

What You’ll Find When Working At Glovo

Gas: We work hard with energy and passion for what we do.
Care: We act in the best interest of a sustainable future.
Good vibes: We always see the positive side in every situation and act with fairness and honesty with everyone.
Stay Humble: We embrace mistakes and feedback to learn from them.
Glownership: We roll up our sleeves and get work done no matter our position and level.

If you believe you match these values, we look forward to meeting you!

At Glovo we believe that diversity adds incredible value to our teams, our products, and our culture. We know that the best ideas and solutions come by bringing together people from all over the world and by fostering a culture of inclusion where everyone feels heard and has the chance to make a real impact. It’s because of this that we are committed to providing equal opportunities to talent from all backgrounds.

Wanna take a peek into what it’s like to work at Glovo? Follow us on Instagram and like us on Facebook!

Glovo is transforming the way consumers access local goods, enabling anyone to get almost any product delivered in minutes. Our on-demand logistics connect customers with independent local couriers who acquire goods from any restaurant or store in a city, as well as deliver urgent packages for a variable fee. As of 2020, we’re currently present in more than 22 countries across Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

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boards.greenhouse.io

October 28, 2024
Logistics Assistant (West Pokot) Senior Project Officer- WASH (West Pokot)

Direct hierarchy: Logistics Manager
Contract duration: 6 Months
Location: West Pokot County, Kenya
Starting date: July, 2021
Background on ACTED
ACTED (Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development) is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Their interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context.
ACTED is looking for professionally confident, self-motivated, experienced and committed team player to fill the position of a Logistics Assistant in West Pokot County, Kenya.
Responsibilities
1. Procurement Planning and Supply chain management

Responsible for project procurement planning and delivery
Manage and coordinate the entire procurement and supply chain resources in West Pokot county
Reinforce current procedures and the quality of ACTED internal control, based on ACTED standards and best practices
Ensure information flow with other departments for effective service delivery thus securing the successful conclusion of the programs – using ACTED reporting tools,
Update and circulation of the Order Form Follow up (OFFU), Contract Follow up (CFU);
Update and circulation of the procurement follow up;
Accountable for overall compliance with the procurement procedures;
Set up systems, implement documents and procedures & develop forms when necessary;
Ensure that all relevant people understand the procurement process by providing trainings, inductions and consistent information sharing.

2. Stock Management

Accountable for ensuring the monthly stock inventory is complete;
Responsible for ensuring that that stock movement (IN & OUT) processes are respected;
Responsible for overall compliance with the stock management procedure;
Responsible for ensuring a regular update of the stock management database and it’s accuracy;
Responsible for providing stock reports;
Set up system, implement documents and procedures & develop forms when necessary;
Supervision and management of the warehouse team.

3. Delivery (Transport) Management

Overall delivery management for ACTED freight;
Responsible for the overall compliance with delivery management procedures;
Set up system, implement documents and procedures & develop forms when necessary.

4. Assets and Property Management (including premises)

Ensure the safety and effective use of all ACTED assets and property in the mission;
Ensure the asset database is up to date and accurate;
Responsible for ensuring that all assets are in a good working condition and that necessary maintenance and repairs of these resources is undertaken;
Ensure that all assets are used and stored in a safe and secure manner;
Accountable for the overall compliance with assets, property and premises management procedures;
Support HR and Administration in ensuring that property and premises are well maintained and adhere to ACTED standards;
Ensure that all data on ACTED assets is regularly backed up, as per base procedures and properly identified;
Ensure that all data on ACTED assets is backed up upon exit of staff / return of assets;
Set up system, implement documents and procedures & develop forms when necessary.

5. Fleet and Fuel Management

Ensure proper utilization, maintenance and follow up of the ACTED fleet, as per ACTED procedures;
Control and manage the cost of the fleet (fuel, maintenance and repairs);
Ensure that the fleet database is updated and accurate;
Provide monthly reports and analysis to Capital Office and Area Coordination;
Regularly review and cross check fleet movements against the fleet database;
Ensure a monthly roster is prepared for all fleet staff and monitor overtime;
Ensure that regular vehicle maintenance is undertaken with the rental company.
Accountable for the overall compliance with the fleet management procedures;
Vehicle request and allocation standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Vehicle use and safety procedures (first aid, spares etc);
Supervision of fleet team;
Set up system, implement documents and procedures & develop forms when necessary.
Support the capital team, when needed, in terms of fleet follow up, compliance, procurement and contract negotiation.

6. Telecommunication and Information Technology Support

Ensure that telecommunication and information management are functional;
Report to country office needs and requirements of the base.

7. Reporting

Responsible for complying with all the reporting requirements within the various sub departments to the area coordination and country management teams; including but not limited to the monthly stock report, the monthly fuel and fleet report, etc.

8. Protection mainstreaming:

Promoting of and adhering to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policy and guidelines (for site residents, ACTED staff, partner agencies, casual labours etc)

Qualifications/Skills Required:

Bachelor degree in purchasing Supply Management or Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS, UK) or higher national diploma in store, logistics management or equivalent.
At least 3 years’ relevant experience in procurement and logistics management in INGOs.
Excellent communication, organization and presentation skills.
Computer literate and with excellent IT Knowledge.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective work relations at all levels,
Ability to work efficiently under pressure

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Qualified persons with the required skills are invited to submit their applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and cover letter as a single document i.e. with the cover letter being on the first page and the CV starting on the second page, detailing three work related referees and contacts to kenya.jobs@acted.org and received on or before 5.00PM on 14/07/2021 with the subject line as;APPLICATION FOR LOGISTICS ASSISTANT. Note that Applications sent without this exact subject line will not be shortlisted.Please do not attach any other documents while sending your applications, if required they will be requested at a later stage.Please note:ACTED is committed to protecting beneficiaries within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. ACTED has specific policies, including PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, consultants and other stakeholders and has zero tolerance towards misconducts. Any candidate offered a job with ACTED will be expected to sign ACTED’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as an annex to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

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kenya.jobs@acted.org

October 28, 2024
Logistics Engineer (Operations)

About the role
The Logistics Engineer (Operations)’s role will be to optimize the value of the organic waste management for both Sanergy and its organic waste clients as the inbound Customer Success team seeks to scale the quantity of feedstock collected while achieving the target weighted average cost per ton and operating overheads.
Duties and Responsibilities

Collaborate with Fleet Engineer to ensure bins and trucks schedule are in sync to ensure OTIF service to our clients and the Production team
Analyse daily sorting & consolidation outputs to identify lean wastes, develop and implement projects to improve processes in liaison with your manager
Accurately track key feedstock metrics – (Volume per client, Waste sorting labor utilization & efficiency, utilities utilization, etc)
Reconcile daily, weekly and monthly unit costs in a Plan v Actual format with respect to the budget
Lead in the development, resolution, and implementation of site level short term corrective and preventive action
Maintain and update a rolling 4 week plan for your unit staffing, consumables, tools & equipment, maintenance, and any other as required by your manager to achieve the outputs required for the period within the budget
Develop SMART daily operation schedules, Leader Standardized Work sheets that will be executed by the unit Supervisors and Crew Leads
Monitor day to day resource utilization to ensure that all operations are run within the budget allocated
Hold regular performance review sessions with your reports using the performance management tools developed with your manager
Implement professional development plans for your team developed with your manager

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
At least 2 – 3 years relevant experience in logistics & operations is highly desired
Knowledge and experience in using AutoCAD and other CAD design software to generate 2D and 3D engineering concept drawings
Proficient in MS Excel and excellent data analysis skills
Hands on, organizational and problem solving skills
Integrity, humility

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portal.saner.gy

October 28, 2024
Transport Planning Intern

ABOUT THE POSITION
The Transport Planning Intern will support ITDP’s programmes in Kenya over a three to six-month period in the form of field surveys, data analysis, mapping, and report preparation. Potential project areas will include public transport, complete streets parking management, and urban development. The specific focus area can be tailored to the interests of the Intern. The Transport Planning Intern will be based in Nairobi and will report to the Country Manager, Kenya.
RESPONSIBILITIES

Design and carry out transport surveys.
Collect, process, and analyse transport data.
Assist with mapping and setup of transport models.
Preparation of conceptual designs for walking and cycling facilities and public transport corridors.
Prepare project reports.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current undergraduate or graduate student in Civil Engineering with an interest in sustainable transport.
Familiarity with transport planning, public transport, non-motorised transport (NMT), topographic surveys, and pavement design.
Experience in design and drafting using AutoCAD, spatial analysis using GIS software, and data analysis using Excel.
Familiarity with the Adobe suite preferred.
Excellent writing skills in English and Swahili.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

Strong commitment to advancing ITDP’s mission and to environmental and social justice.
Excellent research and analytical skills; enjoy working with numbers!
Ability to communicate well, make powerful presentations.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, even when under pressure.
Ability to maintain high standards while contributing pragmatic ideas.
Availability to travel frequently.

The successful applicant will be provided with a monthly commuter stipend for the duration of the internship. Interested applicants can apply by sending the following information to africa-jobs+apply@itdp.org with “Transport Planning Intern, Kenya” in the subject line:The position will remain open until filled.

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apply@itdp.org

October 28, 2024
Assistant Transport Coordinator Driver

Your Role
This role will assist to coordinate the perishable transport service so that it is a fit for purpose service appropriate to the varying and changing needs. The primary purpose of the role will be to assist in ensuring flawless transport coordination from the client’s premises to the destination and vice versa.
Your Responsibilities

Assist to take the lead role in planning and allocating routes and vehicles ensuring sufficient flexibility is in
place to meet the varying and changing needs of customers.
To take the lead in resolving unforeseen problems as they arise ensuring appropriate resolution of these and
to utilize the learning to plan for future similar scenarios
Assist in Fresh cut flowers and other perishable products in road freight operations.
Assist in timely coordination/scheduling of inbound and outbound road freight pick-up and deliveries to/from
Flower farms, Manufacturers, Suppliers and Warehouses.
Supervise consignment operations including the areas of logistics, handling practices, loading and offloading.
Scheduling, dispatch, and routing of trucks dedicated to local servicing, including less than truckload (LTL) and
full truck loads (FTL) deliveries.
Develop and maintain positive customer relations by understanding their needs and contract terms by
implementing plans demonstrating excellent customer service principles.
Take responsibility for effective operations of temperature controlled trucks and temperature profile of
consignments.

Your Skills and Experiences

5 years’ prior experience in distribution logistics.
Excellent communication, planning and organizational skills.
Good team working skills as well as being highly customer focused.
Strong interpersonal skills and good team player.
A flexible approach to work and the ability to work under pressure.

Good Reasons to Join
We offer an employee-friendly environment in a Global organization that offers you an opportunity to develop and grow within the Kuehne + Nagel Group with a competitive remuneration package. This is also an opportunity for you to join a team focusing on customer excellence

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October 28, 2024
Bus Assistant

About The Role

Key responsibilities for the role include:

Fully embrace Nova’s values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside community.
Work cohesively in a team, being respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
Maintain Door to Door Policy for pick-up and drop-off of pupils.
Ensure that every pupil is seated and using seat-belt before commencement of every journey.
Attend staff meetings that arise throughout the school year.
Accompany, assist and supervise pupils as they board/alight the bus and hand them to the designated guardian.
Advise the Transport Manager of any improvement involving pick up and drop off of pupils by observing and tracking route timings.
Convey any feedback/comment/enquiry from parents to the Transport Manager.
Deliver medication and convey dosage instructions to the school nurse.
Ensure that all pupils on route are on-board before commencement of journey.
Communicate to Transport Manager and School Dean regarding pupil behaviour.
Ensure all on board are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers.
Maintain order and discipline in the school bus.
Familiarize with all School bus routes and timings.
Perform any other duties as assigned while not on route.

Safety

Supervise use of seatbelts by all pupils.
Ensure that pupils don’t drink or eat while the bus is in motion to avoid choking.
Ensure that pupils stand only when the bus comes to a complete halt.
Take prompt action in times of distress such as accidents, focusing on students’ safety primarily.
Follow the emergency procedure and work hand in hand with the driver to administer first aid where necessary.

About You

Skills and Qualifications required:

Possess a diploma certificate. ECD will be an added advantage.
Ability to work, monitor and assist young children while on the bus.
Must Possess a recent (not older than 6 months) Certificate of Good Conduct.
Recommendation from 3 previous employers.
Minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportation.
Ability to take care of pupils while on the bus.
Client service and public interaction skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
First aid knowledge.

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eer.applytojob.com

October 28, 2024