Driver (OSSD)

AU Values

• Respect for Diversity and Team Work
• Think Africa Above all

• Transparency and Accountability
• Integrity and Impartiality

• Efficiency and Professionalism
• Information and Knowledge Sharing

Organization Information

Reports to: Fleet Dispatcher
Directorate/Department/Organ: Operations Support Services Directorate (OSSD)
Division: Admin. & Facilities Management
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSB7
Number of Positions: 15
Contract Type: ALD
Location: Addis- Ababa, Ethiopia

Purpose of Job

To provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation for officials, staff members, and authorized visitors during official assignments as outlined in the AU Fleet Management Policy.

Main Functions

• Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation services to officials, staff members and authorized visitors.
• Ensure the safe operation, cleanliness and roadworthiness of assigned vehicles.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks, records and transport-related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with the AU Fleet Management Policy, road traffic regulations and organizational safety requirements

Specific Responsibilities

• Drive AU officials, staff members, and authorized visitors safely and efficiently to designated destinations.
• Ensure the safety, cleanliness, and roadworthiness of assigned vehicles at all times.
• Conduct routine pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles and promptly report any defects, damage, or maintenance requirements.
• Ensure that vehicle interiors, including seat covers, are clean, properly maintained, and presentable at all times.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date vehicle logbooks and records.
• Ensure vehicles are serviced according to the prescribed maintenance schedule.
• Monitor fuel consumption and report any irregularities.
• Ensure compliance with the AU Fleet Management Policy, road traffic regulations, and organizational safety requirements.
• Respond to emergency transportation requests outside normal working hours, as required.
• Complete and submit an incident report and police report immediately in the event of an accident.
• Ensure that all vehicle documentation, including insurance, registration, and inspection certificates, is valid and readily available.
• Assist with the delivery and collection of official documents and materials when required.
• Observe confidentiality and discretion in the execution of assigned duties.
• Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• Deliver official documents and/or pick up and deliver light office equipment using official passenger motor vehicles or light pick-up trucks or vans;
• Ensure accurate maintenance of log sheets for the movement of official vehicles and delivering of official documents;
• Ensure transportation of officials as required and approved by the AUC
• Ensure the presence of safety and tools in the assigned vehicle and that they are in good conditions;
• Carry his/her valid driving license at all times while operating the assigned official vehicles;
• Complete and submit immediately and incident report and police report in case of an accident
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

Technical or Vocational Certificate and a valid Driving License. Mechanical training will be an added advantage.
A minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience as a driver in a national, regional, or international organization.

Required Skills

• Holder of a valid Grade 4 and above Driving License;
• Mandatory ability to speak, read and write one of the AU working languages.
• Knowledge of any of the other three languages will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Leadership Competencies

Core Competencies

Functional Competencies

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TENURE OF APPOINTMENT:

The appointment will be made under an Appointment of Limited Duration contract for an initial period of eleven months renewable twice. The first three months shall be considered as a probationary period and renewal will be subject to satisfactory performance and achievement of deliverables.

GENDER MAINSTREAMING:

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

LANGUAGES:

Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

REMUNERATION:

The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of US$ 9,706.07 (GSB7 Step 5) for locally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be submitted no later than November 9, 2026 11:59 p.m. EAT
- This position is open for Ethiopian Nationals and non-national residents in the country with a valid work permit ONLY.

-Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted.

-Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, Valid Driving License,Valid Work Permit for non Ethiopian residents and the required academic qualifications, such as Technical or Vocational Certificate, Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.