Employment Vacancy Notice: Official Driver

The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria
Employment Vacancy Notice
(Dated: 20th of June, 2019)
 
The Embassy of Japan in Nigeria has a vacancy for two (2) diplomatic vehicle driver.
 
1. Vacant Position

• Position Title: Official Driver (Local Staff)
• Number of required: 2 (two) position
• Type of Employment: One year*

* Renewable. Subject to 3 (Three)-month probationary period.

• Location: Embassy of Japan in Nigeria

No.9, Bobo Street (off Gana Street), Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria

• Applicability: All interested candidates
• Salary, Bonus and Allowance*: Depending on skills and experiences.

* To be announced to the successful candidate when the Embassy agree to recruit.

• Job Environment: Full-time (38 hours 45 minutes/week)*.

* Overtime work (including evenings, weekends and/or holidays), and response to urgent summons will be required from time to time.

• Working Hours: Mon – Thu: 8:00 to 17:30 (Lunch break: 12:00 to 13:00)

Fri: 8:00 to 12:45

• Annual leave and Holidays: Provided in accordance with internal regulations.

• Any questions you may have about this position will only be answered during interview, should you be invited.

 
2. Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Must have significant professional driving experience e.g. driving officials or dignitaries;
• Thorough knowledge of Abuja;
• Good knowledge and experience of general vehicle maintenance;
• Hold a current, clean and valid driver’s license;
• Cheerful, courteous and cooperative manner in dealings with all members of Embassy staff, and vehicle passengers;
• Demonstrate Flexibility and versatility;
• Written and oral communication skills (in both English and the local language);
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in following through tasks to completion;
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships and working within a team;
• Displays personal integrity and an honest and ethical approach.

 
3. Selection Process

• The embassy will proceed selection of candidates by procedure below;

1. Document Screening
2. 1st Interview
3. Driving test
4. 2nd Interview

• Only successful candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

 
4. How to Apply

• All qualified candidates meeting “Qualification/Skills/Experience” stated above MUST deliver and submit the following documents to the Embassy during the PERIOD of APPLICATION, or the application will not be considered.

1. Application Form*
* Must use “Application Form” provided. (click on the green area or >here< to download application form)
*  Please indicate reachable telephone numbers on the “Application Form”, or may lose the opportunity to apply for the vacancy.
2. 1(one) passport-size photograph*
3. Nigerian National Identity Card and/or International passport
(Copy)
4. Nigerian driving license (Copy)
5. Certificate of Education (Copy)
6. Certificate/Supporting documents for “Qualifications / Skills / Experience” stated above, if any
 

• PERIOD of APPLICATION*

From 20th of June, 2019 to 1st of July, 2019: 8:00am to 5:30am (Friday: 8:00am to Noon)

• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Submitted documents will not be returned.

 
5. Important Notice

• Closing date for this position is the 1st of July, 2019, and no further applications will be accepted after this date.
• The Embassy accept enquiries about this Employment Vacancy Notice/Application ONLY by telephone number below;

 
090-6000-9099, 9019 (Security section)
Operating only on;
From Monday to Thursday: 8am to 5pm
On Friday: 8am to Noon
 
* Please DO NOT SEND any E-mails or postal mails to the Embassy as these will not be accepted.

• Reference verification will be conducted within the review period.
• We thank all candidates for their interest but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks after the closing date, please consider your application as being unsuccessful.