United States Embassy Careers - Chauffeur

Organisation: United

States US Embassy, US Mission in Uganda

Duty

Station: Kampala, Uganda

Salary

Grade: FSN-3 (Ugshs 29,144,837 to 42,715,636 p.a. inclusive of allowances)

Vacancy

Announcement Number: 104-15

Welcome to

the United States Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. 

The United States has enjoyed diplomatic relations with Uganda for over

30 years.  Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi

currently heads the U.S Mission to Uganda. 

The Mission is composed of several offices and organizations all working

under the auspices of the Embassy and at the direction of the Ambassador.

Among the

offices operating under the U.S Mission to Uganda are:

·        
United States Agency for International Development

(USAID)

·        
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

·        
Peace Corps

Job

Summary: The Chauffeur operates a US Embassy passenger vehicle according to the

supervisor’s instructions to transport personnel and official visitors within

the city and surrounding areas, deliver documents, performs minor repairs and

maintenance and general cleaning of the vehicle

Key

Duties and Responsibilities: 

·        
Operates a passenger vehicle according to the

supervisor’s instructions to transport personnel and official visitors within

the city and surrounding areas- 60%

·        
Delivers and picks documents, supplies to/from NIH

collaborating organisations and individuals- 20%

·        
Carries out minor repairs and maintenance and

general cleaning of the vehicle- 20%

Qualifications,

Skills and Experience:

NOTE:

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with

specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

·        
The ideal candidate for the US Embassy Chauffeur

job vacancy should have completed secondary school i.e. A’ level certificate

·        
A minimum of two years’ experience working as a

chauffeur

·        
The applicant must possess a valid local driver’s

license for combined types of vehicles

·        
Familiarity with local traffic laws and patterns.

·        
Language

Proficiency: List both English and host country language(s) by

level and specialization. Level III (good working knowledge) speaking/reading

English ability is required.

All those

interested in working with the US mission in Kampala should send their

applications and strictly adhere to the following:

·        
Universal Application for Employment as a Locally

Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), Download it Here.

·        
Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must

provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.  Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans

preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional

preference in hiring with their application.

·        
Any other documentation (e.g. essays, transcripts/certificates,

awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed

above.

By email at

KampalaHR@state.gov

NB:

Only electronic submissions will be accepted and only shortlisted candidates

will be contacted.

Please

clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject area of the email

submission.

Please use

standard file types such as Microsoft Word (.doc) and Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) and

please send all documents in one file attachment.

Telephone:  0414-306001/259-791/5

Deadline:

29^th December 2015

The US

Mission in Kampala provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment

in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex,

national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or

sexual orientation.  The Department of

State also strives to achieve equal employment opportunity in all personnel

operations through continuing diversity enhancement programs.