Driver/Administrative Assistant – French Embassy Uganda Jobs

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.

NOTE:

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