Driver at British Embassy

British Embassy

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Position: Driver

Job Time: Full-Time

Job Type: Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

Salary: USD 271.88

Posted date: 4 months ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

The main purpose of the job:

To provide transport services for FCDO staff and visitors of the British Embassy Addis Ababa to and from assigned destinations within Ethiopia in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and post-security regulations.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Drive HMG vehicles for FCDO staff and visitors on official business
• Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order.
• Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager.
• Make sure that all passengers use seat belts.
• Drive the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all times.
• Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off 1HMG staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary.
• Deliver letters to the right place at the specified time.
• Collect mail from the post office and collect newspapers.
• Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly.
• Notify the deputy transport manager for vehicle servicing after every 5000 km run.
• Ensure the vehicle is serviced and is in a good condition before travelling up country trips.
• Ensure vehicles are used only in accordance to FCDO transport policy  
• Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.
• Wearing an official uniform.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Transport Manager/Deputy Transport Manager.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Valid grade 3 or equivalent driving license
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable previous driving experience
• Basic Computer skills – Microsoft Office tools
• Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  
• Mechanic/car servicing background
• Customer service experience
• Experience of driving for other Embassies or NGO

Required behaviors: Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, and Working Together

Application deadline: 7 June 2023

Grade: S1

Type of Position: Permanent

Working hours per week: 40

Region: Africa

Country/Territory: Ethiopia

Location (City): Addis Ababa

Type of Post: British Embassy

Salary: USD 271.88

Start Date: 1 August 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

Learning and development opportunities:

• Mandatory FCDO e-learning
• Access to FCDO e-learning opportunities and formal/informal learning and development opportunities at the British Embassy
• Field and classroom training on defensive driving skill

Working patterns:

• Normal Working hour is 40 hours per week and the job holder should be willing to work extended hours, on late and night shift, weekends and public holidays.

Additional information  

• Must be able to legally work in Ethiopia
• 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
• Please note: AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5  
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates
• Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a reserve list. If during the reserve period of 6/12 months, the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate