Delegation of the European Union to Nigeria Recruiting Drivers / Technicians

he 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 Position: Driver/Technician

Functions and 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 and week-ends are required.

Qualification and 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

Remuneration:

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

Application Deadline
2nd December, 2011

Method of Application

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.

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.