Job Vacancy June 2015: Drivers at British High Commission (BHC)

The British High Commission (BHC) in Nigeria, requires the services of an experienced personnel to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Section: Cooperate Service
Grade: S1
Location: Abuja
Position Type: Full Time

Main Purpose of Job

• To work as part of the Corporate Services team that provides a key support service to its customer base by driving any assigned vehicle and its accompanying passengers in a safe and timely manner.

Job Description

• BHC opening hours are from 8am - 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am - 1.00pm on Friday.
• All BHC drivers operate on a shift system to provide vehicle coverage 24 hours per day, for which an allowance is paid.
• The successful candidate will be expected to undertake night shift and weekend shift working in addition to the usual day shift working.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance checks on BHC vehicles.
• Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy before starting on their journey.
• Driving BHC staff to meetings and functions in and around Abuja.
• Driving BHC staff to meetings and functions in other States within Nigeria.
• Driving the BHC's Rapid Response Vehicle.
• Regular journeys to and from Abuja Airport to pick up passengers from and to the Domestic and International terminals respectively.
• Regular journeys to the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.
• Completing accurate journey record sheets for all journeys in official vehicles.

Requirements

• Applicants must have held a full Nigerian Driving licence for at least two years, with no previous traffic convictions.
• Applicants should be presentable, courteous and have a good command of written and spoken English.
• A good working knowledge of Nigerian roads and especially the Abuja area is essential.
• Applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to take a practical driving test, written test and a competence based interview.

Resources managed:

• Vehicles

Key competences required:

• Competence 1: Changing and Improving
• Competence 2: Delivering at Pace
• Competence 3: Collaborating and Partnering
• Competence 4: Delivering a Quality Service

Language Requirements:

• Language: English
• Level: Fluent

Other skills / Experience / Qualifications
Essential on Arrival:

• Minimum of Secondary School Education ( SSCE,NECO,WASC)
• 3-5 years experience as a driver within government or NGO or corporate/office environment with valid driver's licence and ability to read and write.

Remuneration

• The job will be graded S1 with a monthly starting salary of N162, 615.00 per month. 
• A successful candidate who is not liable to pay Nigerian tax will be subject to a 10 % notional tax deduction on the basic salary.
• The salary will be paid in Naira.

Application Closing Date
11th June, 2015.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a short (1 page maximum) covering letter stating why they are a suitable candidate for the position along with a copy of their CV in English, by email to: Recruitment.Africa4@fco.gov.uk

Internal applicants should also submit the above, with a copy of their most recent (last 24 months) appraisals to the same email address.

All candidates: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 08/15 LOS and the position you are applying for.

Internal candidates, and spouses of diplomatic officers: Please quote in the subject line, of your email, the Vacancy Notice No: 08/15 LOS, and the position you are applying for, and also indicate that you are an internal candidate, or spouse of a diplomatic officer.

Note:

• All applicants must be legally able to work in Nigeria with the correct visa/status or work permit.
• The British High Commission in Abuja is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference.
• Staff members recruited locally by the British High Commission in Abuja are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Nigerian employment law.
• Spouses/registered partners of UK Based Staff, are able to work within the BHC/BCG but their salary will be abated at the appropriate tax rates.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted.
• If you have not heard from us 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Note: Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.
• Only electronic applications sent via email will be accepted.