German Embassy Drivers Recruitment [3 Positions]

The German Embassy in Abuja, is seeking suitably qualified candidates, to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver
Location: Abuja
Slot: 3

Job Description

• A full-time driver (40 hours/week) and two part-time driven (20 hours/week) to join the Embassy team as soon as possible.
• The job position would be limited for the period of 12 months at first.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport of staff members, official visitors and guests;
• Running official errands (e.g. dispatch, paying bills);
• Safely and responsibly performing all official tasks using official vehicles;
• Taking account of all available information on road conditions, accessible routes and locations;
• Helps with transporting goods and admin matters;
• maintaining / cleaning official cars.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Secondary school education if possible
• Good knowledge of English language, basic German knowledge would be of advantage;
• Holder of a valid driver’s license; expertise to operate bullet-proof cars would be an asset;
• At least 3-5 years’ work experience as a driver with references;
• Familiar with the city and outskirts;
• No major accidents in the past 3 years;
• Ability to work in a team, flexibility as well as high reliability;
• Good manners and a neat appearance;
• Discipline and punctuality;
• Willingness to work extra-tours if necessary;
• Non-smoker with preference;
• Experience/qualified as mechanical engineer would be an advantage;
• Previous experience of a.m. duties etc. is preferable.
• The work contract is based on Nigerian law.
• Non-Nigerian applicants require a valid residence and work permit for Nigeria.

Salary
Salary is paid in Nigerian currency (Naira).

Application Closing Date: 17th February, 2017.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications (max. 5 MB) in English including CV, photo, motivation letter and supporting documents (e.g. certificates, references), copy of passport and drivers license and, if applicable, visa and work permit to: [email protected]

Note: Qualified candidates will be invited to an interview end of February 2017 and will be informed accordingly.