Guinea-Bissau: Driver & Administrative Assistant

The Driver & Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing support to Sightsavers projects in Guinea Bissau.

As Driver and Administrative Assistant, you will be required to drive local and visiting Sightsavers staff and consultants, whilst being responsible for the maintenance and safety of all office vehicles at all times. You will also provide administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient running of the office.

Your administrative duties could include:

· Assisting with the organisation of events such as seminars, meetings and workshops

· Liasing with officials of immigration and embassies for staff entry visa’s and renewal of passports and work permits

· Messenger tasks and duties

· Banking

· Liaison with visitors

· Receiving and directing calls

· Taking messages

· Receiving and circulating incoming and outgoing mail

· Distributing documents

· Assisting with workshop events and travel arrangements

· Undertaking photocopying, scanning, filling

The ideal candidate will:

· have experience of working within an NGO in Guinea Bissau

· hold a minimum of a Basic Education Certificate

· have 3-5 years driving experience

· be a confident and experienced driver with a clean and valid driving licence

· be fluent in Portuguese and English (French language skills would be an advantage)

· ideally be available for emergency work on weekends and public holidays

Candidates with an understanding of equality of opportunity for disabled people would be of particular interest.

When applying, please be aware that you will be prompted to include your CV or Cover Letter, PLEASE IGNORE THIS. Only information included in the online application form itself will be considered. CV's and Cover Letters will be disregarded.

When applying, please be aware that you will be prompted to include your CV or Cover Letter, PLEASE IGNORE THIS. Only information included in the online application form itself will be considered. CV's and Cover Letters will be disregarded.

For further information please refer to the Job Description. To apply please visit our website: https://jobs.sightsavers.org/job/driver-and-administration-assistant/

Closing date: 19 January 2020

Interviews to take place 28^th and 29^th January 2020

As an equal opportunities employer we actively encourage applications from all sections of the community. Qualified people living with a disability are particularly encouraged to apply.

Sightsavers is not willing to accept unsolicited agency CVs. Sightsavers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.