British Embassy

Position: Driver S1

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Contract

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Salary: USD 271.88

Posted date: 1 hour ago

Application Deadline: Mar, 25/2022 (16 days left)

The main purpose of the job:

To provide transport services for FCDO staff and visitors of the British Embassy Addis Ababa to and from assigned destinations within Ethiopia in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and post-security regulations.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Drive HMG vehicles for FCDO staff and visitors on official business
• Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are roadworthy and in good working order.
• Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults, or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager.
• Make sure that all passengers use seat belts.
• Drive the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
• Conduct airport runs to pick up/drop off 1HMG staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary.
• Deliver letters to the right place at the specified time.
• Collect emails from the post office and collect newspapers.
• Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly.
• Notify the deputy transport manager for vehicle servicing after every 5000KM run.
• Ensure the vehicle is serviced and is in a good condition before traveling upcountry trips.
• Ensure vehicles are used only in accordance with FCDO transport policy
• Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.
• Wearing an official uniform.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Transport Manager/Deputy Transport Manager.

Essential qualifications, skills, and experience

• Valid grade 3 or equivalent driving license
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools

Desirable qualifications, skills, and experience

• Mechanic/car servicing background
• Customer service experience
• Experience of driving for other Embassies or NGOs
• Working knowledge of the English language

Required competencies

• Leading and Communicating, Delivering Value for Money, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace

Grade: S1

Type of Position: Permanent

Working hours per week: 40 hours

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Ethiopia

Location (City): Addis Ababa

Type of Post: British Embassy

Number of vacancies: 2

Salary: USD 271.88

Start Date: 4 April 2022

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):

• Mandatory FCDO e-learning
• Access to FCDO e-learning opportunities and formal/informal learning and development opportunities at the British Embassy
• Field and classroom training on defensive driving skills

How to Apply

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Working patterns:

Normal Working hour is 40 hours per week and the job holder should be willing to work extended hours, on late and night shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Additional information

• Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
• Please check your application carefully before you submit it, as no changes can be made once submitted.
• The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia.
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
• Obtain the relevant permit
• Pay the fees for the permit
• Make arrangements to relocate
• Meet the costs of relocation
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
• Information about the Foreign and Commonwealth Office Competency Framework can be found on this link:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-competency-framework Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5

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