Chauffeur - Abuja Job at U.S. Embassy Nigeria

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Job Title: Chauffeur, FSN-03/FP-BB  

Vacancy No.: 2014-41

Employer: United States Mission

Location: ABUJA

Applicability: ALL INTERESTED CANDIDATES  

OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates  

WORK HOURS: Full-Time; 48 hours/week

SALARY: OR – Ordinary Resident – N1, 792,805.00 p.a. (Starting basic salary)

Position Grade: FSN-03

In addition to the basic salary, all allowances will be paid in accordance with the Mission Local Compensation Plan.

NOR – AEFM/ EFM – US$21,840

Starting basic salary p.a. Grade: FP-BB

NOTE: ALL NOT ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. A U.S. CITIZEN EFM DOES NOT HAVE TO BE RESIDING IN COUNTRY TO BE CONSIDERED, BUT THE SPONSORING OFFICER UNDER COM AUTHORITY DOES HAVE TO BE OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST.  

The U.S. Embassy in Abuja is seeking to employ suitable and qualified candidates for the Chauffeur position in the Embassy.

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.

•   Also drives staff to various locations

•   to include ministries, embassies, and businesses.

•   Delivers invitations for official functions.

•   Other responsibilities include daily preventative maintenance and reporting defects and malfunctions to supervisor for repair.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

NOTE: All applicants MUST address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each criterion in the application letter or the application will not be considered.

1. Completion of Secondary School is required.

2. Minimum of two (2) years Chauffeur experience is required.

3. Level III (good working knowledge) Speaking /Reading/Writing in English is required.

4. Thorough knowledge of the local traffic laws, patterns and locations of various government offices in and around Abuja, central and northern Nigeria is required.

5. Must have professional Class E valid Nigeria driving license.

SELECTION PROCESS: When fully qualified, U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S. Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically 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. Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.

4. Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.

5. Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal 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.

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)

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 address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

4. A typewritten 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.

Application forms for Federal Employment:

•   Application Form for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174): http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174.pdf

•   Instructions for Completing DS-174: http://photos.state.gov/libraries/nigeria/325288/hr/DS174_instructions.pdf

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Embassy of the United States of America

Human Resources Office

Plot 1075 Diplomatic Drive

Central District Area

Abuja.

Or submit to HRNigeria@state.gov

POINT OF CONTACT:

Telephone: 09-461-4000 ext 4261

Fax: 09-461-4036

CLOSING DATE: May 5, 2014

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