View Vacancy - Driver S1 (09/22 ADD)

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Home Office

Main purpose of job:

To provide transport services for staff and visitors of the British Embassy (1HMG) to and from assigned destinations within Addis Ababa and other Ethiopian Regions in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and post security regulations. Perform administrative duties as may be required to support the effective running of the Addis Ababa office and Transport operations in the Ethiopian Network.


Roles and responsibilities:

Transport Services – 60%

  • Manage transport booking requests and communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders
  • Drive 1HMG staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Addis Ababa and Ethiopia.
  • Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off 1HMG staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary.
  • Undertake journeys to other states within Ethiopia as necessary
  • Perform duties in line with post security regulations
  • Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles

 

Vehicle Maintenance and Management – 20%

  • Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage, fuel consumption and maintenance work / costs
  • Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order
  • Wash / Clean official vehicles ensuring they are kept tidy and parked in a secured area
  • Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager
  • Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly

Administrative Support – 20%

  • Provide administrative support for the day to day running of the Addis Ababa office
  • Assist the Deputy Transport Manager / Team Leaders and liaise with other Corporate Services staff based in Addis Ababa as necessary
  • Update transport related data using Microsoft Office IT systems and maintain other records as may be delegated by the office / transport manager
  • Maintain adequate records for all the operations of the transport unit required for audit purposes e.g. Journey records, Stores, Vehicle maintenance check lists, Fuel Consumption, etc

Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Home Office International Operations

  • Full valid Ethiopian driving licence
  • Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
  • Good working knowledge (and driving experience) of Addis Ababa
  • Basic Computer skills - Microsoft Office tools
  • Must be able to relate and speak fluently with locals
  • Must be able to relate and speak English
  • Previous experience working for an Embassy or International Organisation
Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace
7 July 2022
S1
Fixed Term
40 hours
12 months
Africa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
British Embassy
1
USD 271.88
1 August 2022
1 August 2023

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

Access to FCDO e-learning opportunities and formal/informal learning and development opportunities at the British Embassy.

Working patterns:

Drivers must work shifts rather than standard office hours. The nature of the job will require flexible working patterns.  There is a requirement to work on a rotational basis sometimes in the evening and on weekends. Overtime will be paid for additional hours worked.

  • 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 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 to 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 Civil Service Success Profiles can be found on this link:
  • https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/success-profiles
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.