Chauffeurs at American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda
American Embassy Kigali Mission Rwanda |
Type: Job
Published: 2024-09-26 | Deadline: 2024-10-14
Vacancy Announcement: KIGALI-2024-036
The Embassy of the United States of America in Kigali is recruiting for Two (2) Chauffeurs. The positions are open to All Interested Candidates/All Sources and available to start immediately.
Duties: Under the supervision of Motor Pool Supervisor, serves as a driver of passenger and utility vehicles to transport passengers and cargo in the City of Kigali and on trips outside the city; serves on call as duty driver on a rotating basis with other drivers; and provides chauffeur services for VIP visits.
Operates motor vehicles to transport Embassy personnel and equipment in official vehicles with-in the Kigali area and for out-of-town trips, in accordance with instructions from the Dispatcher, Motor Pool Supervisor or GSO. Maintains the ICASS Service Standards, and Safety, Health and Environmental Management (SHEM) regulations pertaining to safe driving. Operates utility vehicles for delivery of correspondence, materials, equipment and workers to worksites as necessary. Serves as after-hours duty driver on a rotating schedule. Drives VIP visitors as required. Maintains vehicle in clean and serviceable condition and completes daily vehicle checks. Completes trip tickets and other daily vehicle condition reports.
Qualifications and Evaluations
Requirements:
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All selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance.
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All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
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Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (MONTH) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
Education Requirements:
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Completion of secondary school is required
Evaluations:
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You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
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You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
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You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.
Your application must address all the position qualifications 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:
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Three (3) years' experience as a chauffeur is required.
Language:
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Good working knowledge in English; speaking, reading & writing.
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Good working knowledge in Kinyarwanda; speaking, reading & writing.
Job Knowledge:
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Must be familiar with local traffic regulations and area traffic patterns. Must know general road locations of government and other offices and enterprises both in Kigali and in the field.
Skills And Abilities:
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A local professional driving license class B and D for automobiles is required. Must have outstanding customer service skills and willingness to help i.e. load and unload bags when necessary; ability to understand and communicate clearly with customers and dispatchers by telephone and radio.
All applications must be submitted via Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) by October 14, 2024.
Full announcement and application procedures are available on https://rw.usembassy.gov/embassy/jobs/
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note that e-mailed applications are not accepted. Only applications submitted through our Electronic Recruitment Application will be considered.
