Selection Process Nº: 154132-6
Salary: USD 10,824 annually, non-negotiable
Contract Type: Indeterminate (Full-time)
Term Details: This position is a Locally Engaged Staff (LES) position, subject to the Terms and Conditions of Employment for LES in Cambodia.
Job Function: Administrative
Classification: LE-A1
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Number of Vacancies: 1
Closing date for application: 10 December, 2023 at 23:59 UTC/GMT +7:00
Summary of Duties:
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Acts as main driver for the mission providing transportation, delivery and errand services to all mission programs.
- Arranges for vehicle maintenance and upkeep.
- Provides administrative support services to the mission, following established mission and departmental policies.
- Performs other duties as necessary.
Area of Selection:
This selection process is open to external applicants legally residing in Cambodia at the time of appointment and to mission employees occupying a term position, including emergency employees. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Cambodia.
Please note that the Office of the Embassy of Canada in Cambodia does not sponsor work authorizations directly or indirectly.
The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse sections of the community. Candidates will be considered based on merit. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, as well as encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates will initially be screened against the Essential Qualifications relating to education, language* and experience.
Candidates must clearly demonstrate when applying to the position how they meet each of these essential qualifications.
*Language may be assessed further during the process.
Education:
Candidates will be required to provide proof of the completion of their education.
- A secondary school diploma or higher. An acceptable combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.
Language:
- Fluent in Khmer (written and spoken)
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Experience:
- Experience in providing administrative support services
- Recent* experience in client service in a time sensitive environment
*”Recent” is defined as within the last five (5) years
RATED REQUIREMENTS
The Rated Requirements are part of the essential qualifications and are relating to knowledge, abilities and competencies. Methods of assessment for rated requirements may include, but are not limited to, a written examination, an oral interview online, pre-recorded or in-person, role-play, practical tests, presentations and/or psychometric assessment.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of general office procedures and practices
- Knowledge of material management practices and procedures
- Knowledge of local traffic regulations, local roads and traffic conditions
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, safety, and security practices
Competencies:
- Judgement and Discretion
- Resilience and Adaptability
- Initiative and Action Orientation
- Working with Others
- Client Orientation
Abilities:
- Ability to drive, read maps, judge distances and driving times or plan routes
- Ability to plan, control and organize day-to-day tasks and deliverables
- Ability to solve problems efficiently
- Ability to focus on quality and details
- Ability to communicate clearly
Asset Qualifications:
Preference may be given to candidates who meet the Asset Qualifications. Where applicable, candidates must clearly demonstrate how they meet any asset qualifications.
- Work experience in contracting and procurement
- Work experience in event planning or project management
Operational Requirements:
- Working hours are 37.5 hours per week, 08:00–17:00 Monday to Thursday and 08:00– 13:30 on Fridays
- Must be available to work planned overtime on a regular basis and overtime on short notice on occasion.
- Annual leave may be restricted during busy periods due to operational requirements
Conditions of Employment:
Conditions of employment must be met or complied with before being appointed to a particular position, and are to be maintained throughout the employment while being the incumbent of this position.
- Valid work authorization: Ability to obtain and hold a valid work authorization covering the entire employment period.
- Security screening: Obtain and maintain a Reliability Status (security level) which includes a criminal and credit background check from the Government of Canada covering the entire employment period.
- Valid drivers license: Must have a valid Class B Cambodia driving license with no points deducted and a clean driving record.
How to Apply
- You must submit your application using the "Apply online" function. Only applications submitted via VidCruiter will be considered, unless a valid reason is presented and accepted prior to the closing date.
- Do not include personal data such as; age, date of birth, gender, marital status, family status, religion or a picture in your application form, CV nor cover letter (as required). Please only include information relevant to the vacancy as requested in the job poster.
- You must clearly demonstrate in answering the screening questions how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the essential and asset qualifications. You must provide specific examples to demonstrate clearly how you meet the qualifications. Global Affairs Canada cannot make any assumptions about your studies nor experience. Simply saying you have the required qualifications or listing your current duties will not be sufficient. Instead, you must provide concrete and detailed examples that clearly explain where, when, and how you gained the experience. No additional information will be sought beyond what you submit in your online application.
- Candidates may be required to upload a CV and/or a cover letter in English or French. These documents may be used as a secondary source to validate the answers to the screening questions.
- Applications which do not include all of the requested documents or information and/or which are not received by the closing date will be rejected.
- Candidates who are unable to submit their application due to technical difficulties must report these to LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc.ca prior to the closing date. Failure to do so will result in the application being rejected.
Important Notes
- Only applications submitted in one of the official languages of Canada will be accepted (English or French).
- The language requirement for this position is identified under the essential qualifications (language). In consequence, the assessment process for this vacancy will be conducted in English.
- Communication for this process will be sent via email. It is the responsibility of the candidates to ensure accurate contact information is provided and updated as required.
- Candidates must provide an email address that accepts email from unknown users and regularly check their email, including spam folder.
- Reference checks may be sought for candidates who succeeded all of the assessments.
- Please note that the Embassy of Canada to Cambodia does not reimburse any travel costs to and from interviews/exams nor does it reimburse any relocation costs.
- Before an offer of employment can be made, successful candidates must provide a local residence address as proof of residence in the specified area of selection. This information is necessary to issue a letter of offer.
- As recently announced by the Government of Canada, the Policy for Mandatory Vaccination: Canada and the Mission Networkis suspended as of June 20, 2022. The Government of Canada will continue to assess the need for additional public health measures, including the possible reintroduction of a vaccination mandate at a later date.
- We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please contact us at LES-E-Recruitment-MANIL@international.gc.ca to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
- The results of this selection process may also be used to establish one or more pools of fully or partially qualified candidates for similar term, indeterminate, part-time or full-time openings at the Embassy of Canada to Cambodia which might arise following the completion of this selection process.
- For Canadian citizens/residents and Canadian dual nationals, please note that it is your responsibility to enquire with the Canadian Revenue Agency about any possible taxation implications linked to an employment with the Government of Canada.
Moreinfo: https://staffing-les.international.gc.ca/en/careers/common-services-clerk-driver-pnpen-154132-en
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