SUBJECT: ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:  12-21A
OPEN TO: All Interested Candidates
POSITION: Chauffeur
FSN -03, FP-BB  
OPENING DATE: November 27, 2012
CLOSING DATE:  December 11, 2012
WORK HOURS: Full-time; 48 hours/week      
SALARY:   Ordinarily Resident: 2,211,641 CFA per annum
(FSN-03 starting salary before benefits and allowances)
Not-Ordinarily Resident (NOR):  US$21,840 p.a.
ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.
The U.S. Embassy in Bamako is seeking an individual for the position of Chauffeur in the Motor Pool section of the Embassy’s General Services Office. 
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION
Transports Mission employees and official visitors in Bamako and up-country on field trips as directed by the Dispatcher.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Transports Mission personnel and official visitors within the city of Bamako and surrounding areas and up-country on field trips as directed while following all local and Mission safety rules and regulations.
Keeps assigned vehicle in clean and serviceable condition and performs basic maintenance on the vehicle.
Reports vehicle malfunctions to the Motor Pool Dispatcher.
Maintains a daily log of all trips and stops and ensures that passengers complete their portion on the trip ticket after trip is over.
Maintains a good personal appearance (for example, changing uniforms daily and washing uniforms weekly).
Immediately reports any vehicle accidents to the Motor Pool Dispatcher.
Serves as a special messenger when required, to deliver cargo, documents/letters or invitations to mission offices, local government, and international organizations offices.
Applications are available at https://mali.usembassy.gov/about-the-embassy/job-opportunities.html orat the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance.  
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Completion of elementary school (certificate required with application.)
One year prior experience as a chauffeur.
Level 4 speaking and Level 3 reading/writing in French and Level 2 speaking/reading/writing in English.
Knowledge of local driving laws and traffic patterns, principal locations around the city, and basic mechanical principles.
A valid Malian driver’s license, with class B, C, and D (standard, SUV/Truck, commercial) endorsements.
Proven ability to concentrate and drive safely in heavy and hazardous driving conditions.
SELECTION PROCESS:
When fully qualified, U.S. Citizens Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and U.S Veterans are given preference.  Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy. 
Current employees serving a probationary period are not eligible to apply.
Current Ordinarily Resident employees with an Overall Summary Rating of Needs Improvement or Unsatisfactory on their most recent Employee Performance Report are not eligible to apply.
Currently employed U.S. Citizen EFMs who hold a Family Member Appointment (FMA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment.
Currently employed NORs hired under a Personal Services Agreement (PSA) are ineligible to apply for advertised positions within the first 90 calendar days of their employment unless currently hired into a position with a When Actually Employed (WAE) work schedule
TO APPLY
Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:
Universal Application for Employment (UAE) as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174), which is available at https://mali.usembassy.gov/about-the-embassy/job-opportunities.html orat the U.S. Embassy’s main entrance; plus
A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see Appendix B); plus
Any other documentation (e.g., copies of essays, certificates, awards, degrees earned) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above; plus
5. A copy of a valid driver’s license and high school diploma.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO
Human Resources Office – HROBamako@state.gov or at the U.S Embassy’s main entrance
Attention:  Human Resources Officer
American Embassy, B.P. 34, Bamako, Mali.
POINT OF CONTACT
HRO: 2070- 2511/2316 FAX: (223) 2070-2479
CLOSING DATE FOR THIS POSITION:  DECEMBER 11, 2012
The U.S. Mission in Bamako, Mali, 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.  Individuals with such complaints should avail themselves of the appropriate grievance procedures, remedies for prohibited personnel practices, and/or courts for relief.