The US Embassy Dakar hiring Administrative Clerk/ Driver.
- Salary: 9,561,210 CFA/year
- Application deadline: 06/06/2022
Job description
Incumbent tracks of all visas required for official travel couriers and hub chief. Incumbent acts as back up expediter; keeps couriers abreast of any security issues that may arise in Dakar. He/she provides assistance to diplomatic couriers in moving classified pouches through Dakar. He/she drives couriers and diplomatic bags to and from airport as required. He/she is responsible for maintenance of Dakar Regional Diplomatic Courier Hub’s (DRDCH) vehicles.
Job requirements
- Three years’ experience in driving standard vehicles and commercial trucks of which one should be with a U.S Government Agency. Two years clerical or other experience in shipping, transportation or a related field.
- General knowledge of mandatory visa requirements for courier travel. General knowledge of shipping and customs procedures and Senegalese law.
- High School Education.
- Level III (good working Knowledge) reading/writing/speaking in English and French is required.
- Must have valid local drivers license and maintain a current driver’s license for large commercial trucks, vans and regular passenger vehicles. Ability to use a computer.
- Ability to manage difficult situations and make appropriate decisions under pressure.
- Ability to negotiate with airline agents and airport officials. Must be capable of performing moderately arduous work including lifting of 50 lb. loads and loads of several hundred kilos.