BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION YAOUNDE

OFFICE NOTICE NO – 05/15 YAO 

POSITION : Driver

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

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 address.

Internal candidates, and spouses of diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 05/15 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, the Vacancy Notice No: 05/15 YAO and the position you are applying for.

The closing date is 15th December 2015 and no further applications will be accepted after this date.  Only electronic applications will be accepted.

More information about the work of the British High Commission in Yaoundé can be found at gov.uk/government/world/cameroon