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

Main duties and competences that come along with this position:

• Safe and professional transport of the Embassy staffs and official guests,

• Ensure 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;

• Support the Embassy Team in delivering correspondence, procurement, logistic arrangements.

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

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

Direct superior: HR and Admin Officer

Directly subordinated employee(s): None

Starting on: 01.01.2023 (with probation period of 3 months)

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

Required No_: 1

Job Requirements

Requirements for Skills and Experience:

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

• Technical training relevant for logistics and driving of vehicles

• Excellent knowledge of the Addis Ababa transport network

• 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

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

Applicants should possess a valid employment permit in Ethiopia.

Applications should include

• a motivation letter (maximum one page);

• a curriculum vitae (maximum three pages);

• two reference persons to be contacted for feedback from previous employments (mobile phone numbers only); and

• 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),

Note: Applications should be neatly formatted and drafted in an official Swiss Language or in English and The subject of the application email should state the exact following words: “Application for Driver Position”, Only the applications 100% compliant with the above criteria will be considered.

Dead line: 10th of November 2022

The foreseen start of duty is 01.01.2023.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.