Job Description

•   Drive the official vehicle designated for the New Zealand representative and other official vehicles as and when required
•   Maintain vehicles in a clean and roadworthy condition
•   Carry out minor maintenance to vehicles and conduct weekly checks of oil, water and tyres
•   Regularly inspect vehicles for minor defects and promptly report damage to the New Zealand representative
•   Ensure all vehicle registrations and insurance are kept up to date and prepare appro priate documentation
•   Deliver letters, goods, personal effects, and packages
•   Participate in after hour duties as required

Qualification Required & Experience

Selection Criteria:

•   Demonstrated administrative and office organisational skills, including priority setting and time management
•   Well-developed oral and written communication skills
•   French language desirable (oral and written)
•   Ability to acquire knowledge of and adhere to relevant policies and procedures
•   Aptitude to deliver a high level of client service with discretion, tact and diplomacy
•   Ability to work independently and in a small team
•   Good judgement
•   Sound level of numeracy
•   High level of computer literacy
•   Demonstrated driving experience

Location: Accra

How To Apply For The Job

Please provide:

•   a letter in English limited to 2 pages demonstrating your qualifications for the position according to the selection criteria above (with supporting examples)
•   a curriculum vitae
•   telephone and email contacts of two referees.

Applications which do not fulfil these criteria will, not be considered.
Attractive remuneration packages will be offered to the successful applicant. Hours of work and other conditions will be outlined during interview. Suitably qualified applicants may be offered a future position with the High Commission over twelve months.

Please send applications to:-

AccraHC.enquiries@dfat.goy.au

Appointment Process

•   Applicants will be assessed by a Selection Panel and a shortlist established for an interview.
•   Once interviews are made an offer will be made to the successful applicant considered as most suitable for the role for an anticipated start date of 7 April.
•   Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Closing Date: 24 March, 2015