March 23 2024

Job Vacancy Specifications

Announcement Number: Abuja-2024-037
Hiring Agency: Embassy Abuja
Position Title: Chauffeur
Open Period: 02/04/2024 – 18/04/2024
Salary: USD $9,227 /Per Year
Work Schedule: Full-time – 48 hours per week
Promotion Potential: LE-NADuty
Location(s): Abuja
Hiring Path: Open to the public

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Job Description

Summary: The U.S. Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the Chauffeur position in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention office.

Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Motor pool Supervisor, incumbent operates a variety of armored and non-armored motor vehicles to transport Mission personnel, including VIP visitors, TDY staff, delegations and field trips. Performs routine preventive maintenance, cleaning of vehicle and completes trip ticket to notate each trip taken on their shift, including mileage, fuel, condition of vehicle, and passenger details. Incumbent may be required to drive Chief of Mission. Country Director and VIPs. The position is not a supervisory position.

Requirements

Qualifications and Evaluations

All selected candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust security clearance.
All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and, may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (6 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
Completion of secondary school is required.
You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
You must complete the application form and provide the required documents. Your application must address all the position qualification and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed. If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Qualifications:

Experience: Minimum of three (3) years professional driving experience is required

Language: Limited knowledge, reading, speaking and writing of English Language is required. Limited knowledge, reading, speaking, writing of any Local Language is required.

Job Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Abuja and other Nigeria cities is required. Must have a good knowledge of automotive, mechanical, safety and maintenance practices i.e. checking fluids and tire pressure. Must be familiar with local traffic laws, traffic patterns, and locations of various government offices.

Skills And Abilities: Must have a valid class B or D driver’s license. Ability to work on rotational shift schedule is required. Must be able to drive carefully and cautiously in heavy and chaotic traffic. Ability to communicate clearly on the phone and/or by radio and follow instructions is required. Ability to recognize hazards or potential dangerous situations and take appropriate defensive actions is required.