BRITISH
HIGH COMMISSION YAOUNDE
OFFICE
NOTICE NO – 01/16 YAO
POSITION : 02 Drivers
SECTION : Corporate Service
GRADE :
S1
POSITION TYPE : Permanent/Full
Time
Main Purpose of the
Job
Drive BHC staff
and its visitors to various destinations in Cameroon and occasionally to Gabon,
Chad, CAR and Equatorial Guinea. Run various errands for BHC Yaounde and carry
out minor administrative tasks.
Roles and responsibilities / what will the
jobholder be expected to achieve?
·
Drive passengers to destinations as detailed
in a safe and careful manner
·
Being responsible for security of the vehicle while in
use
·
Keeping the vehicle clean internally and externally
·
Routinely checking for noticeable defects and liaising
with line manager for urgent repairs
·
Properly recording journeys on the car log book and
updating the vehicle maintenance logbook
·
Promptly Reporting all accidents and near misses to
line manager
·
Meet and greet visitors in a friendly and
polite manner at the airport and other pickup points
·
Other administrative ad hoc tasks
Key Competencies
Delivering a quality service:
You
take into account customer needs and
requirements in your work area. You are effective in organising your time and
activities to deliver a high quality and efficient service.
Collaborating
and Partnering: You treat
others with consideration and respect. You work effectively and supportively
with colleagues, both individually and in teams.
Communicating: You provide information clearly and concisely. You are fair and respectful, using appropriate language and actions in your communication with others. You are willing to express your own views and contribute to team discussions.
Changing
and Improving: You are
open to change and willing to suggest ideas for improvements to the way things
are done in your own work
Specialist
skills
Fluency (oral and
written) in English and French is essential. A good knowledge of the
Cameroonian terrain is required. Basic knowledge of car mechanics is essential
and will be tested.
Other requirements and experience:
Applicants must have
a valid driver’s licence and must have worked in a similar capacity for at
least three years. Cross-border driving experience will be an added advantage.
NOTE:
·
The British High
Commission in
Yaounde is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse
workforce and valuing difference.
·
Staff recruited locally by The British High Commission in Yaounde is subject to Terms and Conditions
of Service according to local Cameroon employment law.
·
All applicants must be legally able to work
in Cameroon with the correct visa/status/work permit.
·
The successful candidate will be subject to reference
checking and security clearances checks.
·
If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after
the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Note: Any
questions you may have about this position will only be answered during
interview, should you be invited.
To Apply
All
applicants should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why
they are a suitable candidate for the position, along with a copy of their CV
in English, by email to: Recruitment.Africa9@fco.gov.uk
or deposit completed files at the British High Commission office
Internal applicants should
also submit the above, with a copy of their most recent 24 months of appraisal
evidence (i.e. two full appraisals, or however many abridged appraisals,
minutes etc to make up two years’ worth of evidence’) to the same email or
physical address
Internal candidates, and spouses of diplomatic officers:
Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 01/16 YAO, and position you are applying for, and also
indicate that you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer.
All candidates: Please
quote in the subject line, of your email or on the back of your envelope the
Vacancy Notice No: 01/16 YAO and the position you are applying for.
The closing date is 26th February 2016 and no further applications will be
accepted after this date.
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