Driver (Kingston, Jamaica) - Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

 

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Kingston is seeking with effect 1st July 2022.

A "Driver" for a fixed term of 18 months (40 hours/ week), for the period from July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2023.

We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking driver to join our team. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least seven (7) years' driving experience and preferably a sound knowledge of electrical work and/ or plumbing etc. The driver will be responsible for a variety of duties as outlined below.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Transportation of employees/guests of the Germany Embassy.
• Keeping a drivers logbook.
• Maintenance of the Embassy's vehicles-cleaning, minor repairs, service.
• Office related messenger duties, pick up/drop off services.
• Minor maintenance of the premises (Embassy and ambassador's residence) and basic repair work (incl. sanitary, air-conditioning, joinery, painting).
• Furniture assembly/dismantle.
• Monitoring and maintenance of technical equipment.
• Notify supervisor when repairs are necessary
• Obtain cost estimates from contractors.
• Oversee and check work done by contractors.
• Purchase of office material, running office errands.
• Administration of petty cash.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Jamaica valid General Driver's license (m/cars and to inc PPV).
• Several years local driving experience, local knowledge.
• Navigation skills. 
• Good knowledge of every day handy man skills.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English language.
• Ability to communicate and work in a team, positive team spirit.
• Honesty and discretion.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Sound computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Jamaican national or valid work permit.
• Covid 19-vaccinations required.

Please send your written application along with additional documents (cover letter stating your motivation, CV, copies of diploma/certificates, employment references/recommendations, copy of passport/work permit, copy of driver's licence) the latest by May 15th, 2022 as a pdf file by email only to the Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany: bewerbung.kingston@gmail.com.

All applicants are subject to a health check and an internal security clearance check before being hired.

The German Embassy guarantees equal treatment of applications from all genders. Applications from appropriately qualified women are particularly welcome.

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered and documentation provided will not be returned.

A confirmation of receipt of your application cannot be provided.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by the Embassy.