Driver / Chauffeur

The British Embassy in Senegal hiring Driver

Main purpose of job: To drive Embassy Official Vehicles.

Roles and responsibilities:

• To drive official vehicles in accordance with the duties drawn by the HMRC Manager.
• Daily maintenance & cleanliness of vehicle.
• Maintain journey sheets with mileage and fuel purchases.
• Conduct a security check on vehicle for quick plant devices.
• Maintain the vehicle servicing and maintenance record book.
• Collect and deliver mail, clear and deliver diplomatic bags at the airport.
• Drive the Embassy staff for official journeys. Meet visitors when necessary and drive them if they have a program during their visits.
• Deputize for HMA’s Driver when he is on leave and look after vehicles.
• Assist in the vehicle registration process and for temporary admission requests.

Resources managed (staff and expenditure): One vehicle

Essential qualifications, skills and experience  

• Five years of driving experience.
• Formal qualification is not a requirement, however, good English speaking and understanding skills are expected.
• A valid Senegalese driving licence.
• Language Proficiency : French and English

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience  

• Basic knowledge on Mechanic.
• Any working experience in multinational / multi-cultural companies, diplomatic missions.
• ‘’can do’’ attitude.

Application deadline: 14 December 2020