{"id":14006,"date":"2016-06-13T09:39:45","date_gmt":"2016-06-13T09:39:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/?p=14006"},"modified":"2016-11-17T09:50:27","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T09:50:27","slug":"american-embassy-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joblistghana.com\/american-embassy-jobs.html","title":{"rendered":"American Embassy Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"

The U.S. Mission in Accra, Ghana is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Chauffeur in the General Services Office of the Embassy.
\nJob Description<\/strong>
\nJob Title:\u00a0Chauffeur \/ Driver<\/strong><\/p>\n

POSITION NO:<\/strong> A52744<\/p>\n

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Incumbent performs chauffeuring duties as directed by the Dispatcher in the Motorpool.<\/p>\n

Qualification Required & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicants must address each required qualification listed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item. Failure to do so may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 EDUCATION:<\/strong> Completion of primary school required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 EXPERIENCE:<\/strong> Minimum of three years of prior experience driving for an international organization and\/or large trucking firm is required.
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 LANGUAGE:<\/strong> Level III (Good working knowledge of the written and spoken language).
\nJob Holder must be able to read and understand, for example, regulations, instructions and related material concerning the field of work, and to prepare correspondence and standardized reports.
\nJob Holder must be able to communicate effectively with staff and members of the public in the language (Language proficiency will be tested).
\n\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 SKILLS AND ABILITIES:<\/strong> Must have a minimum Class C valid local driver’s license
\nAbility to perform minor car repairs such as changing tires, oil, etc. is required. (Driving Skills tested).<\/p>\n

SELECTION PROCESS:<\/strong><\/p>\n

When qualified, applicants who are U.S. Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and\/or preference-eligible U.S. Veterans are given a preference in hiring. Therefore, it is essential that these applicants make themselves known as having a hiring preference and specifically address the required qualifications above in their application.<\/p>\n

HIRING PREFERENCE ORDER:<\/strong><\/p>\n

(1) USEFM who is ALSO a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
\n(2) USEFM OR a preference-eligible U.S. Veteran
\n(3) FS on LWOP<\/p>\n

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

1.<\/strong> Management may consider the following when determining successful candidacy: nepotism, conflicts of interest, budget, and residency status.
\n2.<\/strong> Current OR employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply. Current OR employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report (EPR) are not eligible to apply.
\n3.<\/strong> Current NOR employees hired on a Family Member Appointment (FMA) or a Personal Service Agreement (PSA) are not eligible to apply within the first 90 calendar days of their employment, unless they have a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule.
\n4.<\/strong> The candidate must be able to obtain and hold a security clearance.
\n5.<\/strong> Candidates who are EFMs, USEFMs, AEFMs, or MOHs must have at least one year remaining on their sponsor\u2019s tour of duty to be considered eligible to apply for this position.<\/p>\n

Salary: GH\u00a212,651.00 p.a. (Starting salary)
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong> Accra<\/p>\n

How To Apply For The Job<\/strong><\/p>\n

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered:<\/p>\n

1. Universal Application for Employment (UAE) (Form DS-174<\/strong>), which is available on our website or by contacting Human Resources. (See \u201cFor Further Information\u201d above); and
\n2. Any additional documentation that supports or addresses the requirements listed above (e.g. transcripts, certificates, degrees, etc.)<\/p>\n

WHERE TO APPLY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Human Resources Office U.S. Embassy Mailing Address:<\/p>\n

Human Resources Office<\/strong>
\nThrough the Mailroom Chancery<\/strong>
\nAmerican Embassy, Accra<\/strong>
\nP. O. Box 194, Accra<\/strong><\/p>\n

FAX Number: 0302-741389<\/strong>
\nTelephone: 0302-741000<\/strong>
\nE-mail Address: AccraHRO@state.gov<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closing Date:<\/strong> 15 June, 2016<\/p>\n

NOTE:<\/strong> ALL U.S. AND NON-GHANAIAN CITIZENS, WHO ARE NOT FAMILY MEMBERS OF USG EMPLOYEES OFFICIALLY ASSIGNED TO POST AND UNDER CHIEF OF MISSION AUTHORITY, MUST ATTACH COPIES OF THE REQUIRED WORK AND\/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO THEIR APPLICATIONS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. NO RELOCATION EXPENSES ARE PROVIDED TO THE JOB LOCATION: ACCRA, GHANA. IF TRANSPORTATION TO ACCRA IS REQUIRED, IT WILL BE THE EMPLOYEE\u2019S RESPONSIBILITY.<\/p>\n

IMPORTANT:<\/strong> Applicants claiming a U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference must submit written documentation confirming eligibility (e.g., Member Copy 4 of Form DD-214, Letter from the Veteran\u2019s Administration, or certification documenting eligibility under the VOW Act with an expected discharge no later than 120 days after the certification is submitted) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If the written documentation confirming eligibility is not received in the HR office by the closing date of the vacancy announcement, the U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference will not be considered in the application process. Specific criteria for receiving a U.S. Veteran\u2019s preference may be found in HR\/OE\u2019s Family Member Employment Policy (FMEP).<\/p>\n

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and\/or courts for relief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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