View Vacancy - Transport Officer (21/17 ADD)
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)
- 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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.