Job Description

The Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia is currently advertising one (1) position of Driver to the Defense Attaché. The modalities of employment and application for the advertised position include the following elements:

The position will be based at the Embassy of Switzerland in Old Airport, Addis Ababa.

Duties and competences that come along with this position:

• Safe and professional transport of the Defence Attaché and Embassy staff respectively,

• Ensuring vehicle is Health and Safety compliant.

• Planning routes to venues.

• Provide support during in-country and regional trips, including planning routes, arranging visits. Ensuring vehicle is properly equipped for up-country travel;

• When not driving, support the Defence Attaché and Embassy Team respectively with e.g. delivering correspondence, procurement, logistic arrangements.

• Looking after vehicle of Defence Attaché – manage all the required supplies for the vehicle, car maintenance, cleaning and its regular service (incl. maintenance of log books and fuel supplies).

• Can be asked to perform other tasks by the Defense Attaché.

Direct superior: Defense Attaché

Directly subordinated employee(s): None

Starting on: 01.10.2022 (with probation period of 3 months)

Administrative Unit & Duty Station: Embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Technical training relevant for logistics and driving of vehicles

• Excellent knowledge of the Addis Ababa transport network

Professional experience:

• Minimum of five (5) years relevant driving experience in logistics, car driving, messenger assignments, preferably with an international organization or Government institution

Skills:

• Basic level of English, both oral and written;

• Self- starter, quick learner, team-player;

• Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances;

• Good communication skills.

• High level of integrity.

How to Apply

Applicants should possess a valid employment permit in Ethiopia.

Applications should be neatly formatted and drafted in an official Swiss Language or in excellent English.

Applications should include 

1. A motivation letter (maximum one page); 

2. A curriculum vitae (maximum three pages);

3. Two reference persons to be contacted for feedback from previous employments (mobile phone numbers only); and

4. Copies of high school completion certificate, relevant technical training and other diplomas, incl. work certificates (if available). The motivation letter and CV are to be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format only.

Applications should be sent in one single email to Embassy of Switzerland (Addisababa.hr@eda.admin.ch), by 29 August 2022 at the very latest.

The subject of the application email should state the exact following words: “Application for Driver to the Defense Attaché Position”.

Only the applications 100% compliant with the above criteria will be considered.

The foreseen start of duty is 01.10.2022 or upon agreement.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.