View Vacancy - Transport Officer (21/17 ADD)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Corporate Services Support

Main purpose of job: 

To oversee the day to day running of the transport section, providing a quality and efficient service to staff and stakeholders in compliance with British Embassy policies/procedures.

Roles and responsibilities:  

  • Plan, organise and direct the administration of the British Embassy transport requirements, staff duty rosters including vehicle fleet management and deployment.
  • Effective and efficient management of all resources; vehicle replacements, servicing, spares and fuel stocks.
  • Manage and supervise two Deputy Transport Officers with oversight of  13 embassy drivers.
  • Prepare and monitor annual/quarterly budgets for the transport team, prudently managing, authorising, recording and regularly reporting on all expenditure.
  • Close supervision of the official pool of vehicles, ensuring valid documentation, proper maintenance, driver competence and adherence to health, safety and security regulations.
  • Central point of contact for liaising and communicating with various customers, internal and external partners on all transport related matters.  
  • Plan and co-ordinate logistical arrangements for VIP visits and up-country journeys.  

Resources managed:     

  • Staff: 2 x deputy transport officers  and 13 Drivers
  • Annual operating budget: £140,000         

Language requirements: 

Language: English / Amharic 

Level of language required: Fluent  

Full time position, with core working hours between 08.00 – 16.45  Monday to Thursday and 08.00 – 13.00 on Friday. However, the job holder will need to be flexible to respond to incidents and operational demands as the need arises.

                                                                                                  

  • 3 + years previous experience in Transport or Logistical Management
  • Management experience 
  • Experience of managing a large team to deliver a quality service in a high pressure environment
  • Fluent in English / Amharic . 
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • A self starter able to work with minimal supervision
  • Good organisational skills - capable of  working quickly and accurately

  • Budget and financial management experience in a transport or logistical environment

  • Must hold a valid driving licence

 

 

  • Relevant educational qualifications ( University Degree, HND or Professional Certificates)
24 October 2017
Administrative Officer (AO)
Full-time, Permanent
40
Africa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
British Embassy
1
ETB 16,891
1 December 2017
  • Please note:  This is a full time position, with core working hours between 08.00 – 16.45  Monday to Thursday and 08.00 – 13.00 on Friday. However, the job holder will need to be flexible to respond to incidents and operational demands as the need arises.
  • 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 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.
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