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Peace Corps Burkina Faso


JOB DESCRIPTION: DRIVER / Messenger
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
The Driver / Messenger works under the responsibility of the Coordinator of the fleet. It uses
vehicles of the Peace Corps for official purposes and the fact adhering to local laws for use of
vehicles of the Peace Corps. This position is full time with an initial trial period of three months
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month .. The qualifications for this position are comparable to those of local embassy employees
American of Burkina Faso (FSN) Level 3. The minimum and qualifications are:
I.
MAJOR DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY
FEATURES
RESPONSIBILITIES
Percen
TAGE
LOGISTICS
understand and comply with all US Government rules
referring to the acquisition of equipment, and other goods and services.
Detain driving licenses A, B,
Being able to ride a motorcycle in the city of Ouagadougou
Obtain necessary proforma for materials and services ..

50%
DRIVER
Use the vehicles of Peace Corps for official purposes in
compliance with the policies and procedures of the Peace Corps as
local laws regarding the use of a vehicle.
Maintienir the vehicle mileage log and submit receipts
Fuel / TomCards used for vehicles in accordance with the
regulation of the Peace Corps.
Help maintain the vehicles for which he / she is responsible.
50%
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Make any necessary procedures for entry and exit at
site visits including security measures and loading and
unloading of the vehicle.
Conduct staff during field trips inside the

Burkina Faso and sometimes spend the night in the localities.


Serve guard driver. When service must be contacted
24/24 and 7/7.
On request, book / get all formal correspondence Corps
Peace including parcels between the Peace Corps, the Embassy and the office
local Post. Book of letters to ministries, businesses and
suppliers. He is responsible for meeting deadlines official release of
US and must satisfy itself that the mail is delivered and received in a timely manner.
SAFETY AND
SAFETY
He must know the regulations and supporting policies and procedures
Security of the Peace Corps, including timely reporting
incidents on people or suspicious items.
WORKING
TIME
TEMPORARY
The employee is subject to the general provisions g and can be reassigned
or permanently transferred by the Peace Corps in another post or
headquarters of the Peace Corps Post to perform temporary duty (TDY)
as needed and move to other tasks that are
assigned in the Peace Corps. Any reassignment or transfer
must be initially subject to the agreement of the employee. Tasks such as
defined remain the same; However, the rights are subject to
change as determined by the employer.
II.
QUALIFICATIONS
To See:
At least 5 (five) years of driving experience with a Landcruiser or similar vehicle size and be
able to roll over in West Africa;
Three (3) years of work experience with an American Organization or International
Organisation
West Africa;
A valid driver Burkina Faso;
Know how to read, write and speak French;
A good knowledge of the roads in the villages in all regions of Burkina Faso;
Good knowledge of vehicle maintenance needs and the ability to go to repair
A good level of computer skills.
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An auto mechanic experience to the problems of maintenance and complex repairs;
An ability to manage logistics and other matters that may occur during site visits for
periods of up to one week.
Experience in coordinating logistics for a major project
III.
APPLY FOR

Thank you not to apply for this position without having first read the full duties of the position,
which detail the
qualifications. The document is available in our office or on our website:
http://burkinafaso.peacecorps.gov/content/job-openings
The email is the preferred form to apply. Thank you to create an application that includes your
resume,
accompanied by a cover letter (both in English) describing how your skills and
experience demonstrate the required qualifications.
Thank you to use the following conventions:
Email Subject: Job Title (Put the job title you are applying for)
File name of your cover letter: Prnom_Nom_Lettre_de_Motivation.doc
Name of your CV file: Prnom_Nom_CV.doc
In your letter, please describe the nearest date on which you will be available if you
are selected for the position, and current salary / most recent. The files of candidates for this
position must
be emailed to pcrecruit@bf.peacecorps.gov or can be hand-delivered Corps office
Peace located at sector 13 behind the Red Cross Street 13-14, # 217, Wood Area .. Applications
incomplete will not be considered. NO PHONE CALLS. . Only selected candidates
for an interview will be contacted.

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