View Vacancy - Driver S1 (04/17 KG)

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

Main purpose of job:

Provide quality and defensive driving, and other support related to fleet management

Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve?:

  • Drive Office staff and visitors on official missions as assigned
  • Drive safely to ensure the safety of passengers and other road users
  • Maintain the assigned vehicle in a safe, secure and good state of repair at all times
  • Undertake routine checks on the vehicles including cooling oil, electrical and brake systems and the tyre pressure and report promptly to   the Logistics Officer any malfunctioning
  • Follow up vehicle in the garage as per instructions from the Transport Officer or Logistics Officer
  • Complete KPIs for transport team as guided by your Line Manager (rotation with other drivers)
  • Open and send Dip Bag as per calendar (task done on rotation basis in the team)
  • Keep accurate records of official travel trough the vehicle logs and prepare monthly reports showing travel, vehicle usage and status
  • Providing routine office administration support including mails and parcels, VAT returns, Income tax for LE staff, filing
  • Carry out any other duties assigned by management
  • Must have a valid Rwandan driving license
  • Driving experience of a minimum of 5 years
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in English and Kinyarwanda (both written and spoken)
  • Must be able to do basic mechanical check and repair of vehicles
  • Experience of auto mechanic and  vehicle mainatenance skills
  • Experienced in driving Armoured  Vehicles
  • Experience of driving across East Africa is an added advantage
  • Category D- driving licence for driving a Mini bus is an added advantage
  • Have a certificate in basic mechanical from a recognised vocational school
24 November 2017
S1
Permanent
Africa
Rwanda
Kigali
British High Commission
Rwf 484,023 gross
2 January 2018

Interviews to be conducted in December, but the incumbent should be ready to start work on 2nd January 2018.

  • 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 High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
  • Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Kigali are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Rwanda.
  • All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Rwanda with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. 
  • 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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This opportunity is closed to applications.