Job Title: Driver – Director
Organisation: Embassy of France in Kampala
Duty Station: Plot 16 Lumumba Avenue, Nakasero, Kampala, Uganda
About US:
Embassy of France in Kampala is the diplomat mission of France.
Job Summary: The French Embassy in Uganda is recruiting a sales driver (F/M) from March 1, 2024. Taking office on March 1, 2024.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the individual or collective transport of people, as well as that of equipment, materials or foodstuffs;
- Reception of visitors, personalities and delegations;
- Monitoring the maintenance of service vehicles (routine maintenance, washing, technical checks, various repairs);
- Carry out procedures, on site and remotely (telephone, email), with the various interlocutors of the embassy (Ugandan authorities, suppliers, service providers, etc.):
- Delivery and collection of letters, requests for quotes, payment of invoices, production various purchases, monitoring of services;
- Carry out any other administrative and support tasks entrusted by the secretary general;
- Support functions: participation in events organized by the embassy.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant must hold a Ugandan driving license;
- Have acquired driving experience in a similar professional environment;
- Be physically fit;
- Have very good written and oral expression in English;
- Know how to carry out various administrative procedures.
Expertise
- Respect road safety rules
- Adapt to the diversity of situations during travel and missions
- Initiative
Knowledge
- Knowledge of mechanics
- In-depth knowledge of the geography of Kampala and major cities in Uganda
- Good expression skills, both written and spoken in English
- Knowledge of office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Good understanding of Ugandan regulations
- Good knowledge of French (working language within the embassy)
- First aid concepts
Personal quality
- Excellent presentation
- Mastery and composure
- Availability
- Courtesy
- Discretion
- Punctuality
- Ability to work in a team and report
- Have a sense of human contact
- Versatility, ability to adapt to very varied people and situations
Special conditions of exercise
- Flexible hours, particularly in the evening and on weekends (punctual restrictions).
- Missions outside the Kampala constituency possible.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the French Embassy should send their applications, consisting of a CV and a cover letter, via email to the following address: [email protected]
NB: Only the files retained will be the subject of a convocation.
Deadline: 19th February 2024
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