U.S. EMBASSY OUAGADOUGOU
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #015/2016

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS (See Appendix A for definition) MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

This position is located in the General Services Section of the Management Office. The incumbent serves as a Chauffeur in the GSO/Motor Pool section. Supervision is provided by the Motor Pool Supervisor, FSN-1005-07, and overall supervision is by the General Services Specialist, or the General Services Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Education :

Completion of primary school is required

2. Prior Work Experience :

6 to 12 months Public or commercial driving experience is required.

3. Language Proficiency :

Level II English (limited knowledge) speaking and reading is required.
Level II French (limited knowledge) speaking and reading is required.
English language skills will be tested.

4. Job Knowledge :

Knowledge of local and international traffic regulations is required
Knowledge of Burkina towns and villages and best routes to reach such locations is required

5. Skills and Abilities :

Must possess a valid local driving license. Category "D" Driving license is preferred. Ability to drive all Mission vehicles. Incumbent must be able to communicate orally with all members of the mission in order to determine where to drop off and pick up individuals. Incumbent must have the oral communication skills to communicate with individuals outside of the mission to obtain driving directions if needed.-
These will be tested.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION : The complete position description listing all of the duties and responsibilities may be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Office on HROouaga@state.gov.

HOW TO APPLY : Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered :

A) - Required forms : Interested applicants for this position must submit the following, or the application will not be considered :

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174), completed in English which is available on the Embassy Web site and at S/C.A.C west side entrance of the Embassy)

2. Candidates who claim U.S. Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application.

B) - Required documentation/attachments : 1). photocopies of attestations/certificates of work, or service, trainings ; essays. 2). photocopies of diplomas, degrees, awards earned that address the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

Note :
 Applicants should retain original copies of all documentation which accompanies their
applications for their records.
 All applications must be submitted in English.
 Applications that are not completed in English will not be considered
 All applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
 All applications must be for an open/advertised position.
 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
 Applications (DS-174) that are not signed will not be considered.

WHERE TO APPLY :

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

U.S. Embassy Ouagadougou
Attn : Human Resources Office
Application for Chauffeur, VA# 015/2016 – FSN 03
01 B.P. 35 Ouagadougou 01, Secteur 15, Ouaga 2000
Avenue Sembene Ousmane, Rue 15.873
E-mail : HROouaga@state.gov
Phone : (226) 25-49-54-98
Burkina Faso

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : The U.S. Mission 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. The EEO complaint procedure is not available to individuals who believe they have been denied equal opportunity based upon marital status or political affiliation. Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.