Job Opportunity : 02 Drivers – Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Driver x2 (07/22 YAO)
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Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Job Subcategory
Driver / Messenger
Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
Main purpose of job:

The British High Commission (BHC) is the official representation of the British Government in Cameroon and provides non-resident representation to Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

The Driver will be an integral part of the Transport team as well as working on a regular basis with other Corporate Services Departments.  Working closely with colleagues to deliver a pro-active, customer focused, service in Cameroon, Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.

The primary duty is to provide transport services for staff and visitors of the British High Commission Yaounde (1HMG) to and from assigned destinations within Yaounde and other Cameroonians Regions in a safe, efficient and courteous manner observing all road traffic rules and post security regulations. Perform administrative duties as may be required to support the effective running of the Yaounde office and Transport operations.

The job requires someone with a patient attitude, as the tight deadlines and busy traffic can often add a lot of stress to a driver’s duties. Presenting themselves in a professional way at all times.

Roles and responsibilities:

Transport Services – 50%

Drive 1HMG staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Yaounde and Cameroon. Work in partnership with the team and/or client if unexpected changes occur and keep the customer informed at all times
Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off 1HMG staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary
Undertake journeys to other regions within Cameroon as necessary
Perform duties in line with post security regulations
Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles
Adhere to Cameroonian traffic laws and regulations at all times
Ensure customer’s safety at all times to the best of your ability and work in partnership with the Transport Manager should an incident occur
Vehicle Maintenance and Management – 30%

Keep accurate records of vehicle mileage and fuel consumption
Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order. Ensure vehicles are well maintained, clean both inside and out before each trip and report any defects. Duties include cleaning of the vehicles, regular services or repairs runs and performing pre-trip inspections before each drive
Wash / Clean official vehicles ensuring they are kept tidy and parked in a secured area`
Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager
Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly
Ensure that vehicles are prepared, fuelled and secured in advance of VIP visits. Also, ensure that all aspects of each VIP visit are well communicated, co-ordinated and delivered. You will be required to drive the Head of Mission and other high profile guests from time to time
Administrative Support – 20%

Provide administrative support for the day to day running of the Yaounde office
Assist the Transport Manager and liaise with other Corporate Services staff  as necessary
Update transport related data and maintain other records as may be delegated by the office / transport manager
Assist the Transport Manager in maintaining adequate records for all the operations of the transport unit required for audit purposes e.g. Journey records, Vehicle maintenance check lists, Fuel Consumption, etc
Familiarise, understand and adhere to the British High Commission Yaoundé’s Transport Policy
Report to the Transport Manager daily; attend weekly transport meetings and Corporate Service Department meetings
Perform adhoc duties that may include delivery of documents/letters to the MFA and other organizations and assisting with duties other than transport related functions.
General administration duties such as updating personal leave records, responding to email, reconciliation of Corporate Credit Cards within the agreed timelines, expense claim forms, expenses, etc.
Occasionally substitute for the Transport Supervisor during periods of leave. Therefore, need to be computer literate, fluent in English and be able to co-ordinate transport bookings.
Essential qualifications, skills and experience
Category B Drivers Licence
Minimum three years’ experience as a driver/chauffer
Good knowledge of the areas and roads of Yaoundé
Intermediate mechanical knowledge
Good communication skills
Basic IT literacy.
Operational level English and French
Language requirements:

Language: English and French

Level of language required: Operational proficiency

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
Experience driving around Cameroon
Experience working for an embassy, international organisation, NGO, or expatriate personnel in the sub-region
Qualifications for driving Civilian Armoured Vehicles
First aid qualifications
Required behaviours
Seeing the Big Picture, Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
Application deadline
20 December 2022
Grade
S1
Type of Position
Fixed Term
Duration of Post
24 months
Region
Africa
Country/Territory
Cameroon
Location (City)
Yaounde
Type of Post
British High Commission
Number of vacancies  : 2
Salary
XAF 147,018 per month plus XAF 60,996 Housing allowance plus XAF 32,844 Transport allowance plus 20% unsociable working allowance
Start Date
1 March 2023
Other benefits and conditions of employment
Learning and development opportunities:

A wide range of courses for personal development available through the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Learning platforms.
Periodic upskilling as per need (at the discretion of the office)
Additional information
Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Yaounde are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Cameroon.
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;
1.Obtain the relevant permit
2.Pay the fees for the permit
3.Make arrangements to relocate
4.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: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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