BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION YAOUNDE

Vacancy - Driver (07/17 YAO)

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Job Category: Foreign and Commonwealth Office (Residence and Support Staff)

Job Subcategory : Driver / Messenger

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)  

Main purpose of job:

Drive British High Commission staff and its visitors to various destinations in Cameroon and occasionally to the neighbouring counties. 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
• Perform the daily check of the vehicle and be responsible for security of the vehicle while in use
• Maintain high standards of physical hygiene and keep the vehicle clean at all times
• Routinely check for noticeable defects and liaise with line manager for urgent repairs  
• Properly record journeys on the car log book and update 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 and to work collaboratively with all colleagues.
• Other administrative ad hoc tasks

Essential qualifications and experience  

• A good knowledge of the Cameroonian terrain is required.  
• Working knowledge of emergency First Aid, Map Reading and Satellite Navigation via GPS. 
• Applicants must have minimum of valid Category B driver’s licence. Category C or D will be an advantage
• Basic knowledge of car mechanics is essential and will be tested.
• Work experience of at least three years in a similar capacity. Diplomatic mission/international organisation experience will be an advantage

Desirable qualifications and experience  

• Cross-border driving experience will be an added advantage.  
• Completion of secondary school will be an advantage

Required competencies  

• Changing and Improving, Leading and Communicating, Collaborating and Partnering, Managing a Quality Service

Application deadline : 21 June 2017

Grade: S1

Type of Position: Permanent

Region : Africa

Country/Territory : Cameroon

Location (City) : Yaounde

Type of Post : British High Commission

Starting monthly salary () : 258, 004 CFA

Start Date : 1 August 2017

Other benefits and conditions of employment  

• Housing allowance of 60, 996 CFA
• Transport Allowance of 32, 844 CFA
• Unsociable Working Hours Allowance 20% of basic salary 

TO APPLY

All interested candidates are invited to apply online through the following link: Driver