View Vacancy – Driver – Corporate Services S1 (12/24 ABJ)

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View Vacancy – Driver – Corporate Services S1 (12/24 ABJ)

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.

Job Category
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory
1

Driver / Messenger

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)
1

Main purpose of job:

To provide transport services for staff and visitors of the British High Commission Abuja (1HMG) to and from assigned destinations 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 Abuja Transport office and operations in the Nigeria Network.

Roles and responsibilities:

Transport Services – 70%

Drive 1HMG staff and visitors to meetings and functions within Abuja at the right time.
Conduct Airport runs to pick up/drop off 1HMG staff and visitors. Liaise with Airport officials as necessary.
Undertake journeys to other states within Nigeria as necessary and maintain adequate records of expenses.
Perform duties in line with post security regulations.
Communicate effectively with customers and other stakeholders.
Complete accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.

Vehicle Maintenance and Management – 20%

Keep accurate records of journeys undertaken, vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, etc.
Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are road worthy and in good working order.
Wash/Clean official vehicles ensuring they are kept tidy, regularly fuelled and parked in a secured area.
Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults or incidents that occur to the Transport Manager / Deputy Transport Manager.
Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and are functioning correctly.

General Administration – 10%

Provide administrative support when necessary for the smooth running of the Abuja transport office
Carry out assigned tasks as directed by the Transport Manager, Deputy Transport Manager and Transport Communication Officer.
Update transport related data using Microsoft Office IT systems and maintain other records as may be delegated by the office/transport manager.
Undertake learning and development, training activities and other staff related admin duties.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
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Full valid Nigerian drivers licence.
Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience.
Familiar with the Nigerian transport system and Abuja road networks.
Must possess minimum of SSCE certificate or equivalent.
Flexible approach to problem solving with an ability to think on their feet.
Demonstrate good interpersonal skills, ability to work with minimal supervision.
Good organisational skills – capable of working quickly and accurately.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
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Customer service experience.
Able to relate and speak fluently with locals.
Able to use a Computer and Microsoft Office tools.

Required behaviours
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Making Effective Decisions, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application deadline
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3 April 2024

Grade
1

Type of Position
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Permanent

Working hours per week
1

40 hours

Region
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Africa

Country/Territory
1

Nigeria

Location (City)
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Abuja

Type of Post
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British High Commission

Number of vacancies
1

Salary
1

USD 678.87

Start Date
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1 May 2024

Other benefits and conditions of employment
1

Learning and development opportunities:

Induction
Mandatory e-learning courses
On the job development
E-learning portal and courses routinely organised by the Regional Learning and Development Team

Working patterns:

Full time position, with core working hours between 08:00 – 16:00 hours, Monday to Friday. However, the job holder will need to be flexible to respond to incidents and operational demands as the need arises. Drivers would work on a flexible shift pattern and would travel for upcountry trips occasionally.

Additional information
1

Please check your application carefully before you submit, as no changes can be made once submitted.
Employees recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Nigeria.
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;

Obtain the relevant permit
Pay fees for the permit
Make arrangements to relocate
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
Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
The British High Commission will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 6 months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate”.

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