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  • Posted: Oct 17, 2018
    Deadline: Oct 29, 2018
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    A diplomatic mission is a group of people from one state or an international inter-governmental organisation (such as the United Nations) present in another state to represent the sending state/organisation officially in the receiving state. In practice, a diplomatic mission usually denotes the resident mission, namely the office of a country's diplomatic re...
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    Chauffeur

    Announcement Number: Abuja-2018-065
    Series/Grade: LE-04/1015 /FP-AA
    Security Clearance Required: FSN Security Clearance
    Duration Appointment: Indefinite subject to successful completion of probationary period
    The work schedule for this position is: Full Time (48 hours per week)
    Start Date: Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time of receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.
    Supervisory Position: No

    Duties

    • Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Legal Attaché, incumbent operates a variety of armored motor vehicles to transport Legat personnel including VIP visitors, TDY staff, delegations and field trips
    • Performs daily and weekly preventive maintenance, including United States Mission Nigeria but not limited to cleaning vehicles, document mileage, check fuel and oil levels, refuel vehicles, and check tire gauge
    • Incumbent may be required to assist motor pool during VIP delegation visits.

    Qualifications and Evaluations
    Education:

    • Completion of secondary school education is required.

    Experience:

    • Minimum of three (3) years professional driving experience is required.

    Job Knowledge:

    • Knowledge of key locations such as government facilities, resident Embassies and Consulates, restaurants and shops is required. Must have good knowledge of automotive, mechanical, safety and maintenance practices.

    Evaluations
    Language:

    • English Level III (Good working knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing is required
    • Language proficiency may be tested.
    • Level II (Limited knowledge) of any local language is required.

    Skills and Abilities:

    • Ability to work on rotational shift schedule, as well as ability to drive carefully and cautiously in heavy and chaotic traffic situation are required
    • Ability to recognize a hazardous or dangerous situation and take appropriate action is required
    • Must be able to drive a variety of vehicles, including buses, sedans, trucks, both standard and automatic.
    • Must have a valid Nigerian drivers’ license, computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

    Qualifications:

    • All applicants under consideration will be required to pass medical and security certifications

    Other Requirement:

    • Candidates must be able to obtain and hold an FSN security clearance.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

    • The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

    Hiring Preference Selection Process

    • Applicants in the following hiring preference categories are extended a hiring preference in the order listed below.
    • Therefore, it is essential that these applicants accurately describe their status on the application.
    • Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not eligible for a hiring preference.

    Hiring Preference Order:

    • AEFM / USEFM who is a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran*
    • AEFM / USEFM
    • FS on LWOP and CS with reemployment rights **

    Important Information:

    • Applicants who claim status as a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran must submit a copy of their most recent DD-214 (“Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty”), equivalent documentation, or certification. A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after the certification is submitted by the applicant.
    • The certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service.
    • Acceptable documentation must be submitted in order for the preference to be given.
    • This level of preference applies to all Foreign Service employees on LWOP and CS with re-employment rights back to their agency or bureau.

    For more information (i.e., what is an EFM, USEFM, AEFM, MOH, etc.?) and for additional employment considerations, please visit the following link: https://careers.state.gov/downloads/files/definitions-for-va

    Marketing Statement:

    Salary
    NGN 3,599,599 / USD 25,871
    FP-AA is USD 25,871/LE is NGN 3,599,599, - Actual FS salary determined by Washington D.C.

    Method of Application

    Interested applicants for this position MUST submit the following below:
    • Application for US Federal Employment (DS - 174),
    • Application letter addressing the Qualifications and Evaluation for the position
    • Certificate or License (SSCE, WAEC etc.)
    • DD-214 - Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)
    • Residency and/or Work Permit (if applicable).


    Note

    • Limit all electronic (e-mail) submissions to one entry/e-mail not larger than 5MB
    • Applicants who are invited to take a language or skills test, or who are selected for an interview will be contacted via email.

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