Job Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Driver/Messenger

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

For more information, visit website: https://www.icrc.org/

The ICRC Delegation to the African Union and International Organizations in Africa is looking for a highly qualified candidate to fill up the Messenger vacant position based in Addis Ababa. 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Driving Activities (Management and staff)

• Drives the programme staff and Management to official meetings, receptions, etc. (at times after working hours);
• Checks the conditions, cleanliness and accessories of the vehicle before and after each trip
• Observes internal security rules and national traffic laws;
• Follows-up of vehicle logbook and fuel consumption
• Transport staff and goods to different destinations

Travelers and Guests

• In coordination with relevant units, partially performs welcome service to the African Union delegation’s travelers and guests, in particular:
• Facilitates airport service (pick-up and drop off, arrangement for VIP facilities, luggage registration etc.)
• Handles Visa and ticket delivery

Mail Management

• Picks up, sorts, distributes and delivers mail between all interlocutors, departments/units, and individuals; makes records of reception and dispatch of post upon request;
• Follows up on the circulation of magazines, documents etc.;
• Checks the delegation's post office box regularly; deals with post office box rental, renewal and other issues related to post office;

Clerical Assistance

• Facilitates attainment and renewal of passes, badges etc (AUC, International Organizations, Airport, Meetings etc);
• Runs errands (purchases of urgent materials upon request, queries to State administrations, payment of bills etc.);
• Helps in making photocopies and managing stationary and consumables for printers.

Job Requirements

• Minimum High School Diploma and 3 years work experience in a similar position
• Good command (spoken and written) of English
• Computer literate
• Automobile/3rd grade driving license with proven experience of driving (ICRC driving test will be administered).
• Organized, with good communication and customer service skill, and capacity to work independently, good behavior and professionalism, 
• experience driving diplomatic missions, international organizations
• Knowledge of the MFA Protocol, knowledge of locations and addresses of embassies and diplomatic missions in Addis, good command of English language.

Key Competencies:

• Diplomatic skills, Driving competency, Team Oriented, Accountability, Client Focused.

How to Apply

Electronic application can be made ONLY through the this website. Alternatively, you can submit application & CV with copies of relevant documents in person to the ICRC Delegation in Addis Ababa (Around Megenagna, in front of EIAR, around Egziabher ab church OR , send to the ICRC Delegation Addis Ababa, Human Resources Department, P.O.Box 5701, Addis Ababa). 

Closing date: December 17, 2021

Note: Women applicants and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted at all stages of the selection process.