Driver

Job Summary

We offer

We offer a post of Driver in the Administration Section of the EU Delegation to Ethiopia. Under this post, the recruited person will be attributed functions depending on the needs of the Delegation. Upon recruitment, the successful candidate will occupy the specific job function as Driver. The job function may be changed in accordance with the need of the delegation. Under this job function, the successful candidate:

• Shall serve as technical support staff to provide reliable and safe driving services for staff and

Visitors;

• Delivery and collections of mails, documents and other items;
• Drives EU personnel to project sites including official site visits within and outside Addis Ababa;
• Ensures vehicle is kept in a good condition at all time through addressing minor maintenance repairs and making arrangement for major repairs;
• Timely change of oils, check tyres, brakes, water levels, and car washing;
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport;
• Assist staff in loading and unloading of items, mail supplies and other equipment;
• Give support during inventory work
• Perform other assignments given by the Head of Administration.

Job Requirement

We offer a competitive position in an international environment. Benefits, such as transportation allowance, provident fund and medical insurance are offered to employees and their families under certain conditions.

Selection Criteria

Minimum Requirements:

• Medically fit to perform the required duties;
• Enjoys civil rights and permits for employment under local law;
• The candidate must possess a certificate of completion secondary school and minimum valid 3^rd grade driving licence;
• Minimum 5 years passenger vehicle driving experience with manual and automatic transmissions;
• Good English language proficiency;
• Microsoft office basic knowledge;
• Able to provide excellent references.

The following will be considered an asset:

• Certificate in Auto mechanics;
• Basic knowledge of IT tools;
• Experience with diplomatic missions and international organizations

Place of Employment:  Delegation of the European Union to Ethiopia – Addis Ababa

Employment Contract: Indefinite

Working hours/week: 37.5

Group V – with starting basic salary of 696 EUR/month (payable equivalent in Ethiopian Birr)

How to Apply

Please send your application and supporting documents to eeasjobs-157@eeas.europa.eu

The package should include a cover letter, a detailed CV, as well as references of previous professional experience. The selection of eligible candidates will be done through written test, practical test and an interview.

The Delegation will not provide additional information or discuss the selection procedure by telephone.

The procedure

After the deadline for applications, the applications will be reviewed by a Selection Committee set up for this purpose. The Selection Committee will prepare a shortlist of candidates who are considered to be the most suitable for the post on the basis of a preliminary assessment of the information provided in their application letter and the supporting documents.

The short-listed candidates will be invited to an assessment phase, which will include a written test, Practical test and an interview– during this phase, the Selection Committee will assess the suitability of the candidates for the post.

The candidates who have not been short-listed will not be contacted individually. However, the Delegation will use the same means of publication as for this Vacancy Notice to inform the remaining candidates once the recruitment procedure has been completed and that a candidate has (or has not) been recruited.

The deadline for application is: 6^th October , 2024 at 17:00hrs