View Vacancy – EG – Driver (S1)

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MOD (Ministry of Defence)

The British Embassy in Cairo is looking to recruit a Driver under the Defence Section, job grade S1.

The main purpose of the Driver’s main responsibility is the provision of a safe, efficient and effective service to Defence Section and official visitors when required. This includes professional and safe driver services and providing a messenger and administrative support service.

The Defence Driver is discreet, courteous, has strong customer service skills and ensures that the vehicle fleet is always clean, in good running condition and that regular maintenance schedules are followed.

The successful candidate will assist the Defence Attaché, and will manage the Defence Section’s administration and filing, and support Defence training delivery.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Professional driver for Defence Section and official passengers, working under the direction of the Defence Section PA.
  • Management of Defence Section vehicles including daily maintenance checks, a high level of cleanliness, vehicle journey record sheets and fuel records are kept updated.
  • Delivery of correspondence or goods within Cairo to other nations or Egyptian Military.
  • Assisting official visitors to Cairo through the airport immigration and luggage clearance.
  • Translator / Facilitator whilst on official visits within Egypt.
  • Conduct additional duties as directed.
  • Responsible for the good order of the Defence vehicle pool.

    The above list is not exhaustive, and the jobholder will be required to be flexible and take on other ad hoc tasks as required. The job description may be reviewed to meet changes in business needs.

    Key Behaviours:

    • Managing a Quality Service – Deliver service objectives with professional excellence, expertise and efficiency, taking account of diverse customer needs.
    • Delivering at Pace – Take responsibility for delivering timely and quality results with focus and drive.
    • Communicating and Influencing – Communicate purpose and direction with clarity, integrity and enthusiasm. Respect the needs, responses and opinions of others.
    • Working Together – Form effective partnerships and relationships with people both internally and externally, from a range of diverse backgrounds, sharing information, resources and support.

    • Good communication skills in English and Arabic, both written and spoken.
    • Holds a valid driving licence issued in Egypt.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently.
    • Competent with Mapping Applications.
    • Flexibility to travel outside of Cairo (within Egypt).

    • Good administrative skills including the use of the Microsoft Office package.
    • Previous experience as a professional driver (within an embassy preferred).

    Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

    6 October 2024

    S1

    Full-time, Fixed Term

    42

    12 months

    Middle East & North Africa

    Egypt

    Cairo

    British Embassy

    1

    USD

    548

    monthly

    1 December 2024

    Eligibility:

    Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in Egypt.

    Remuneration:

    The Embassy aims to offer an attractive working environment and remuneration package for this role, including a non-negotiable gross salary of USD 548 per month, subject to insurance and tax as per the usual regulations, based on a 42 hours per week. The successful applicant will be working on a shift pattern with the current driver, days & nights. There will be an opportunity for overtime, if and when needed.

    Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount. 

    We offer a competitive package including medical benefits, performance related bonus, recreational facilities, opportunities for job related training and development, etc. There are no other allowances payable as part of this package. No accommodation nor relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position.

    This role is for a full-time employment, on a fixed term contract basis for one (1) year, subject to three (3) months’ probationary period. The contract may be extended, subject to satisfactory performance and on on-going business requirement.

    The British Embassy is committed to helping staff develop in their careers through formal and informal training and coaching. An active Learning & Development Committee supports staff in their goals. In addition, all staff have access to the resources that the Embassy and UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s International Academy provides.

    We provide opportunities for personal development to help develop skills needed to do the job effectively alongside a range of other learning opportunities.

    How to apply:

    Interested candidates must include to their online application form 1) an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV); 2) motivation essay, in the relevant sections of the online application form, stating how you meet the requirements of the role. 

    Applications that do not include this information will not be considered. 

    Closing date of receiving applications is before 23:55 (Egypt local time) on 06 October 2024. 

    Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered.

    Internal candidates (i.e., those who are currently employed by the British Embassy Cairo) applying for this position should consider informing their current line managers upon submission of their application.

    Process: 

    The recruitment process, including security clearance, is expected to take around 2-3 months. The security clearance process includes checks available in country and with UK, dependant on the security level required for the role and the candidates profile and UK footprint. You may experience some delay in the progress of this recruitment campaign, and we are working hard to minimise any disruption.

    Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful at interview may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of six (6) months the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

    The start date mentioned in the job advert is a tentative start date and the successful candidate will be required to undergo security-vetting procedures. Any offer of employment will be subject to the candidate achieving suitable clearances.

    Personal data collected will be treated in strictest confidence under the terms of the UK Data Protection Act and used for recruitment purposes only.

     

    The FCDO operates an agile approach to delivery. To facilitate an agile workforce, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require. The British Embassy Cairo is an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to inclusivity, a diverse workforce and valuing difference. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions of service according to local Egypt employment law.

    Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

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