View Vacancy - Drivers S1 (01/20 KRT) - AU
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Main purpose of job:
To provide a first class, safe and efficient driver services at the British Embassy Khartoum. To perform duties to the highest standard, displaying excellent driving skills at all times by following local traffic regulations and FCO policy and procedure to ensure passenger(s)/driver’s and other road users safety.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:
- Provide transport services to all Embassy staff, families and official visitors including VIPs to /from meetings etc and on field visits when required
- Ensure the safety and security of the vehicle and passengers in your care
- Driving a variety of vehicles, including 4x4’s, mini-buses, lorries, pick-ups, motorbikes and other mechanical vehicles
- Effectively communicate with visitors and local hosts and make effective judgement to ensure good time keeping
- Carrying out daily vehicle checks and cleaning of the official vehicle to ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and presentable before start of a journey
- Maintaining an organized travel schedule and keeping an accurate record of all journeys
- Identifying and reporting any vehicle defects as early as possible and to keep any potential risk to a minimum
- Working at night and on weekends on a rotating shift pattern and be able and willing to work at a very short notice on occasions
- Collecting and delivering mail (diplomatic bags, invitations, etc.)
- Public relations and facilitation ( i.e. passport registration)
- Carrying out other duties as assigned by the Transport Management Team
- Valid full commercial driving licence
- At least five years of professional driving experience
- Be familiar with various destinations including Sudanese organizations, companies, airport, hotels, banks etc.
- Knowledge of Khartoum road network
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Good verbal communication in both English and Arabic
- Ability to effectively communicate and work in a team under pressure
- Ability to learn and improve
- Ability to read a vehicle number plate at 20 feet
Experience in driving Armoured vehicles
Preferably has worked in Embassies or NGOs or has had similar experience before
Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed):
All new staff will attend intensive induction programme and complete basic mandatory training which may include, but not limited to;
- Basic Fire Awareness for All Staff
- IT Induction
- Counter Fraud, Bribery and Corruption: All staff
- Unconscious Bias
- Diversity at workplace
- AV Driver Training
Working patterns:
Successful candidates will be required to work on a rotating shift pattern over a 42.5 hour working week. There will be a roster of three shifts, morning, evening, and night shift. This will include weekends, evenings and Public Holidays, for which set allowances will be paid.
The British Embassy is located in the heart of Khartoum and offers a modern and healthy work environment, with a competitive remuneration package, including on-site access to leisure facilities. The Embassy is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system, generous Health Insurance Scheme, good development opportunities, an excellent organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. We treat people with respect and equality and have a zero tolerance policy for any form of discrimination, bullying or harassment.
This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that we have in Africa. We are aiming to make it the best, so why not apply to join us?
The successful candidate will be subject to reference checking, confirmation of a background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.
Pre-employment health assessment will be made to ensure the applicant is fit to perform the tasks intended effectively.
- Please complete the application form in full as the information provided is used during screening.
- Please check your application carefully before you submit, 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 Khartoum are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Sudan.
- 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 to relocation
- Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent 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
- Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
- British Embassy will only contact successful candidates, if you do not hear from us please comsider your application unsuccessful
This opportunity is closed to applications.
