Job Title: Chauffeur, FSN-03
Ref: A52749
Position Grade: FP-BB
Location: Abuja – General Services Office (GSO)
Organisation: United States Mission Abuja (U.S. Embassy in Abuja)
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 48 hours/week
SALARY: OR – Ordinarily Resident–N 1,519,326.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary)
In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.
NOR – Not Ordinarily Resident – AEFM/ EFM -US$21,840.00,
(Starting Salary) p.a.
BASIC FUNCTION OF THE POSITION:
• The incumbent carefully and responsibly drives an official vehicle to various locations in
• Abuja, and on occasion, to other cities in Nigeria.
• Chauffeurs American Officers and
• staff to various locations including ministries, embassies, and businesses; and delivers
• invitations for official functions.
• Other responsibilities include daily preventative
• maintenance and reporting defects and malfunctions to supervisor for repair.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with
specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion or the application will
not be considered.
1. Completion of Secondary School is required.
2. Two to three years of Chauffeur experience is required. .
3. Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is
required.
4. Must be familiar with the local traffic laws, patterns and locations of various government
offices.
5. Must have professional Class E driving license.
SELECTION PROCESS:
• When equally qualified, Eligible Family Members and U.S. Veterans will be given
• preference.
• Therefore it is essential that the candidate address the required qualifications
• above in the application.
ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status
in determining successful candidacy.
2. Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
3. Currently employed US Citizen EFMs who hold a FMA appointment are ineligible to
apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of the employment.
4. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personnel Services Agreement (PSA) are
ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their
employment, unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed
(WAE) work schedule.5. Current employees who are qualified will be given preference.
6. Only successful applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be notified.
7. The Human Resources Office will NOT accept applications or resumes submitted in
U.S. Government official envelopes.
8. The minimum requirements must be adequately addressed in the cover letter of your
application package. Failure to do so will disqualify your application.
9. This position requires a security clearance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following, or the application will not be considered:
1. Application for U.S. Federal Employment (DS-174) (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf); plus.
2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.
3. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards, copies of degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.
4. A type-written and signed application letter specifically applying for this position, and addressing the minimum requirements as advertised. Please reference the job title and announcement number on the application letter.
Instructions for Completing DS-174 (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf)
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office Abuja
Plot 1075 Dip. Drive Central District, Abuja
Attention: Recruitment.
Email Address: HRNigeria@state.gov
POINT OF CONTACT
Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261
Fax: 09-461-4036
Deadline: December 28, 2011.
Source: United States Mission Abuja Vacancy Announcement (http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/487468/pdfs/VacancyAnnouncement2011-069Chauffeur-Abuja.pdf)
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