JOB ADVERT: Expeditor-Driver-Travel Clerk

The U.S. Embassy in Yaounde has an opening for a Expeditor/Driver/Travel Clerk. This position is located in Douala.

Position: Expeditor/Driver/Travel Clerk (FSN-06; FP-08)

Closing Date: July 15, 2015 at 16:00

Work Hours: Full time 40 hours/week

Grade: FSN-06; FP-08

NOTE: ALL NON-CAMEROONIAN APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/ORRESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the General Service Office (GSO) Assistant, incumbent providesexpediting, driving, and travel assistance support to Mission and EBO Principal Officer; maintainsvehicles and vehicle records in accordance with General Services Office Motor Poolguidelines/regulations. Duties include: meeting and assisting official travelers, keeps Meet & Greetschedule current, confirms airline and hotel reservations, and performs other associated expeditingand travel clerk duties as requested; driving passenger car, vans, and trucks within city, surroundingareas, and long distances for official purposes; performing minor repairs and maintenance checks ofoffice and official residence equipment (A/C units, replacement of water filters and electrical bulbs),trouble-shoots minor problems with generators, copiers, shredder, and other equipment and replacestapes at the server room in the absence of the GSO Assistant.

Detailed Duties and Responsibilities for Expeditor-Driver-Travel Clerk.

a) Services as expeditor for EBO – 80% of time

Performs meet and assists for official travelers, keeps Meet & Greet schedule current, confirms airline and hotel reservations, and performs other associated expediting and travel clerk duties as requested.

• Maintains a safe driving record.
• Has good interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills

b) Drives post vehicles (passenger car, vans, and trucks) within city, surrounding areas, and long distance for USG official purposes – 10% of time

Performs full responsibilities as a driver, which includes but is not limited to:

• Arriving at work properly dressed in the USG uniform at all times;
• Operating USG vehicles conscientiously, safely, and skillfully at all times;
• Making daily routine checks of vehicles to ensure they are in good working condition, which includes checking brakes, steering, tire, oils, fluids, gasoline, water, and battery;
• Making minor repairs and reporting major repair work to Director;
• Providing good customer service;
• Keeping vehicle operation records and logs up-to-date (time and place of departure and arrival, mileage, gasoline, and oil);
• Keeping vehicles clean and in a presentable condition at all times;
• Turning in receipts and travel advances in a timely fashion;
• Maintaining an accurate written record, including dates, persons involved, and circumstances for driver, vehicles, and or travel related issues;
• Keeping EBO director informed firsthand of all major activities, issues, etc. relating to performance

c) General Services – 10%

Performs minor repairs and maintenance checks to office and official residence equipment (A/C units, replacement of water filters and electrical bulbs; trouble-shoots minor problems with generators, copiers, shredder, and other equipment and replaces tapes at the server room in the absence of the GSO Assistant.

Qualifications Required

Education: Completion of High School (GCE “A” level, Baccalauréat or equivalent) is required.

Experience: At least three years’ experience in travel and/or tourism with at least one year servingas an expeditor in an international organization or a large local institution is required.

Language: Level III (Good Working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French arerequired and will be tested.

Knowledge: Applicant must have a good knowledge of travel logistics, airport, hotels, city streetsand districts; must be computer literate in Microsoft Word and other software programs usedpertaining to this position. Basic knowledge in motor mechanics is required. Job knowledge maybe tested.

Skills/Abilities: The incumbent must have good mechanical skills and know routine maintenancechecks and services for vehicles; must be able to pass a periodic road test and eye examination;must be able to communicate clearly and effectively by telephone and in person; must have goodinterpersonal skills – be tactful, yet effective in dealing with USG and local government officials;must possess a valid driver’s license (Class B, C, & D) and have a good driver’s record Skills and abilities may be tested.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following documents to the Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 817, Yaoundé OR via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (please, indicate the title of the position on the “subject”: line) electronic applications are strongly encouraged.

• Universal application for employment (DS-174) available online at http://yaounde.usembassy.gov; or
• A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the DS-174