Job Title: Driver/Administrative Assistant
Organization: French Embassy Uganda
Location: Kampala
Roles and responsibilities:
- Providing individual or collective transport for people, equipment, materials or foodstuffs ;
- Receiving visitors, VIPs and delegations ;
- Monitoring the maintenance of service vehicles (routine maintenance, washing, technical inspections, various repairs) ;
- Handling the Embassy’s various contacts (Ugandan authorities, suppliers, service providers, etc.), both locally and remotely (telephone, e-mail): forwarding and collecting mail, requesting quotations, paying invoices, making various purchases, monitoring services ;
- Performing any other administrative and support tasks assigned by the Head of Finance and Administration ;
- Support functions: participation in events organized by the Embassy.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Be a holder of a Ugandan driving licence;
- Have driving experience in a similar professional environment ;
- Be physically fit;
- Have a very good written and spoken English ;
- Be able to carry out various administrative duties.
- Basic knowledge of mechanics
- Extensive knowledge of the geography of Kampala and Uganda’s major urban centres
- Good verbal and written expression in English
- Knowledge of office automation tools (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Good understanding of Ugandan regulations
- Good knowledge of French (working language in the embassy)
- First Aid Concepts
How To Apply:
Interested persons should submit their applications via email to: Christine FERLAY, Head of Finance and Administration, at christine.ferlay@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Application Deadline: 1st July 2023.
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