The British Council builds connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and other countries through arts and culture, education and the English language. We work in two ways – directly with individuals to transform their lives, and with governments and partners to make a bigger difference for the longer term, creating benefit for millions of people all over the world. We help young people to gain the skills, confidence and connections they are looking for to realize their potential and to participate in strong and inclusive communities. We support them to learn English, to get a high-quality education and to gain internationally recognized qualifications. Our work in arts and culture stimulates creative expression and exchange and nurtures creative enterprise. We connect the best of the UK with the world and the best of the world with the UK. These connections lead to an understanding of each other's strengths and of the challenges and values that we share. This builds trust between people in the UK and other nations which endures even when official relations may be strained. We work on the ground in more than 100 countries. In 2019-20 we connected with 80 million people directly and with 791 million overall, including online and through our broadcasts and publications.

Role Purpose

To provide driving, administrative, and logistical related support to the Civil Society Support Programme Phase 2 (CSSP2) team of the British Council. The post holder will also expect to provide routine logistics and administrative support to the CSSP2 team, in the areas of facilities management, procurement and wider logistics

Main accountabilities but not limited to the following:

• The appointed candidate will have the following accountabilities, responsibilities and main duties:
• Provision of safe and secure transport services to staff and visitors (national and international consultants), including meeting and greeting at the airport.
• Delivery and collection of documents and other items from organizations in Addis Ababa and other locations in Ethiopia
• Assistance in managing protocols for document clearance (customs, for example)
• Maintaining vehicle logs and ensuring vehicles are fully equipped with required documents and supplies, including first aid kits, fire extinguishers and vehicle maintenance and repair equipment
• Ensuring timely and accurate hand over of vehicles (checklists completed, etc.)
• Immediately reports all involvements of project vehicles in accidents, including minor accidents, damage, loss and theft of vehicle fittings.
• Proactive follow-up on protocol issues with the central and regional offices and other partners and government agencies
• Maintain general office cleaning and manage designated logistics stocks
• Manage simple administrative and accounting activities with support of other programme staff such as finance, grants and hub teams.
• Support the supply and maintenance of communications (postal services, telephone and internet services)
• Support to accommodation and logistical bookings for staff, ad hoc guests, workshops and other events
• As with any business that experiences peaks and troughs of activity, there is likely to be a need to work outside office hours from time to time.

For more Detail click here:  Office Assistant Driver CSSP role profile.doc

Pay band: 2/J

Contract type: Fixed term for 15 months

Alternative locations the role could be based: Addis Ababa

Department: BSS

Job Requirements

Role specific knowledge and experience:

• The successful candidate will need to possess the following requirements:
• Basic English and fluent Amharic.
• Valid Grade 3 driving license.
• Diploma in Management, Administration or Logistics related field
• Secondary education (completion of 12th grade).
• A minimum of 5 years work experience as a driver of 4-wheel drive vehicles.

Desirable

• Experience of working as part of a large project team
• First Aid Trained
• Certified defensive driving skills

How to Apply

For Application:

CLICK HERE

Additional Information: 

Closing Date – 17 April 2022 applications will close 23:59 Nigeria Time

Essential Requirements– Role holder must have existing rights to live and work in the country the role is based

A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world.

If you have any problems with your application please email askhr@britishcouncil.org

Please note: Applications to this role can only be considered when made through the Apply section of our careers website. Our ‘ASK HR’ email is only to be used in case of a technical issue encountered when applying through the careers website. Emails with supporting statements and CV/Resumes sent to this email address will not be reviewed and will be deleted.