View Vacancy - Driver (16/20 DKR) S1

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Residence and Support Staff)
Driver / Messenger

Main purpose of job:

To drive Embassy Official Vehicles.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • To Drive official vehicles in accordance with the duties drawn by the HMRC Manager.

  • Daily maintenance & cleanliness of vehicle.

  • Maintain journey sheets with mileage and fuel purchases.

  • Conduct a security check on vehicle for quick plant devices.

  • Maintain the vehicle servicing and maintenance record book.

  • Collect and deliver mail, clear and deliver diplomatic bags at the airport.

  • Drive the Embassy staff for official journeys. Meet visitors when necessary and drive them if they have a program during their visits.

  • Deputize for HMA’s Driver when he is on leave and look after vehicles.

  • Assist in the vehicle registration process and for temporary admission requests.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

One vehicle

  • Five years of driving experience.

  • Formal qualification is not a requirement, however, good English speaking and understanding skills are expected.

  • A valid Senegalese driving licence. 

  • Language Proficiency : French and English

  • Basic knowledge on Mechanic.

  • Any working experience in multinational / multi-cultural companies, diplomatic missions.

  • ‘’can do’’ attitude.

14 December 2020
S1
Fixed Term, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal
36.5
12 months
Africa
Senegal
Dakar
British Embassy
1
XOF 371,368
1 February 2021

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

  • English classes – Safety driving - Driving techniques

  • There are many opportunities to develop with FCO/Civil Service courses that offer world-class training in corporate service provision.  We encourage staff to identify training to improve their performance and aid their career progression, in consultation with their line-manager.

  • All applicants must be legally able to work in Senegal with the correct visa/status or work permit.

  • The successful applicant will demonstrate that they meet the requirements under Senegal law to work in Senegal.

  • The British Embassy in Dakar is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.

  • Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Dakar is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Senegalese employment law.

  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.

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This opportunity is closed to applications.