Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria Current Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Driver/Technician

JOB VACANCY:

The Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria invites applications for the position below. The successful candidate will be responsible for the transportation of staff and visitors of the Delegation to various locations within Nigeria including the airport and carry out some minor repairs on vehicles.

JOB TITLE:   Driver/Technician

JOB FUNCTIONS & DUTIES:

• Making deliveries of letters, parcels and goods within Abuja,
• Making minor purchases and collect required goods from suppliers,
• Transport Delegation staff on duty in Abuja and nationwide missions for durations up to 10 days,
• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, refuelling and cleaning of motor vehicles,
• Managing spare part for delegation’s vehicles,
• Monitoring of monthly checks on security installations on the delegation’s vehicles,
• Monitoring of maintenance and service intervals of delegation’s vehicles,
• Follow up on repairs of cars at different Workshops/Garages,
• Coordinate workmen for maximum performance in moving items/goods as required.

WORK AT NIGHTS & WEEK-ENDS ARE REQUIRED.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Valid Drivers License,
• Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations,
• Skills in minor vehicle maintenance,
• Service oriented,
• Knowledge of the locations of streets, offices and institutions in Abuja,
• Good ability to read and speak English.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of seven year experience as a professional driver, with a minimum of three years in Abuja,
• Experience as Driver with Diplomatic Missions and/or International is Organizations is an asset.

SALARY/REMUNERATION:

• Gross remuneration will be in accordance with relevant salary scale (incl. allowances) depending on years of relevant professional experience.

SUBMISSION PROCEDURES:

Applications should consist of a motivation letter of maximum one page and Curriculum Vitae of maximum one page. Reference number has to be indicated on the top of application.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:

Applications should be submitted to: The Head of Administration on

delegation-nigeria-recruitment@eeas.europa.eu or delegation-nigeria-localrecruit@ecas.europa.eu

Applications received after the deadline or which do not conform to these instructions will the automatically rejected.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday 2^nd December 2011.