Driver (Local Contract) (AFCFTA) at the African Union (AU)

Job Title: Driver (Local Contract) (AFCFTA)

Reference Code: AfCFTA (11.17.2020) 12
Location: Accra, Ghana
Contract Type: Regular (Long Duration)
Employment Fraction: Full-time
Branch: The AfCFTA Secretariat
Grade: GSB 7
Supervisor: TBD
Slot: 3 Openings

Tasks

Summary of main duties and responsibilities:

• Drive office vehicles and transport authorized personnel; receive from and drop officials to the airport;
• Observe minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and ensure compliance;
• Collect and deliver official mails, documents, and other items;
• Take care of the day to day maintenance of assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery and brakes; maintain vehicle logbook and record all official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes and greasing; comply with all the rules and regulations relating to the AfCFTA Secretariat’s management of vehicles planning and coordinating;
• Ensure that vehicle documents are available and valid;
• As well as perform other related duties as may be required

Requirements for Driver (Local Contract) (AFCFTA) job at AU

Required Education and Work experience required:

• A minimum of high school certificate with a clean valid driver’s license, at least three (3) years of working experience as a driver in a registered international organization, national organization, or public service agency;
• Defensive, VIP driving training and/or mechanical training and knowledge of computer office applications (MS Word and Excel e.t.c.) are an added advantage;

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Skills and Competencies:

• We are looking for a Driver who is able to work under minimal supervision, proactive and can maintain confidentiality at all times.
• A person with integrity, flexible, committed and with ability to work in a multi-cultural work environment.
• In addition, the driver should have good time management, excellent interpersonal skills with ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.

Tenure of appointment:

• The appointment will be made on regular contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months are considered probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Equal opportunity:

• The AfCFTA Secretariat is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Language Proficiency:

• Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages (Arabic, English, French and Portuguese) is a must. Knowledge of other working languages would be an added advantage.

Remuneration
Indicative annual basic salary for this position is US$6,935.00 (GSB 7 Step 1) plus other related entitlements for locally recruited staff of the African Union.

Application Deadline
21st December, 2020.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following;

• Cover letter and detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with names and contacts of at least 2 referees; copies of required diploma;
• Copy of valid license;
• The National Identity Card and photocopies of any document which justifies the candidate’s professional experience.
• Applicants must also submit two (02) verifiable letters of recommendations; and a certificate of non-conviction issued not less than 3 months ago.
• A valid work and residence permit for applicants who are not citizens of Ghana.

All the applications must be made through E-mail: [email protected]
Or
Submit in person at:
AfCFTA Secretariat Headquarters,
Africa Trade House,
Ambassadorial Enclave,
Liberia Road,  Ridge,
Accra Ghana.

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