JOB ADVERT

The U.S. Embassy in Yaoundé is seeking an individual for the position of DRIVER, FSN-03; FP-BB.

The closing date for this position is March 12, 2015.

Note: all “NOT ordinarily resident” applicants must have the required work and/or residency permits to be eligible for consideration.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of the Motor Pool Supervisor, incumbent serves as Driver for the Motor Pool section of the General Services Office. 

Duties include:

• driving assigned vehicle(passenger car, station wagon, and water truck) within the city of vicinity and, occasionally on long trips; 
• keeping assigned vehicle clean and in presentable condition at all times; 
• keeping track of vehicle operation records; 
• making minor repairs and changing tires as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education: Completion of High School(GCE "A" level, Baccalauréat or équivalent) is required.

Experience: at least two years driving experience for an international organization or a large local institution is required.

Language: Level III(Good working Knowledge) Speaking/Reading/Writing English and French are required and will be tested.

Knowledge: Applicant must know Cameroonian traffic laws and have a good knowledge of the main cities' streets. He/She must be able to make minor repairs on vehicles. Job Knowledge may be tested.

Skills/Abilities: Incumbent must be able to pass the pre-employment eye examination. Incumbent is expected to be highly flexible in terms of being able to work during the week and weekends to cover mission requirements. A valid driver's license(Catégories B, C and D) is required. Skills and abilities may be tested.

TO APPLY:

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following documents to the Human Resources Offices, P.O. Box 817, Yaoundé OR via email at: ydeapplicants@state.gov (please, indicate the title of the position on the “Subject”: line). Electronic applications are strongly encouraged).

1. Universal application for Employment (DS-174) available online at http://yaounde.usembassy.gov; or
2. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the DS-174