Driver at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Full Time

African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is currently looking for a driver for immediate employment. Interested persons are expected to apply. Kindly go through the full details of this position below:

Job Title: Driver

Position: 50063261 / 50063260 / 50067839
Location: Antananarivo, Madagascar
Position Grade: GS3

The Complex

• The Bank has reorganized and is developing the Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex whose major objective is to build regional capabilities and bring responsibility for client activities closer to the regions.
• Five Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Hubs have been created, each run by a Director General: Southern Africa, North Africa, West Africa; East Africa, and Central Africa.

The Hiring Department

• The various Country Office falls within one of the five (5) Regions of the Southern Africa Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Hubs. The Hub oversees a combination of country and liaison offices, as well as non-presence countries.
• Under the Directorate General of the Southern Region, the Madagascar Country Office of the African Development Bank have been established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank, Governments and other stakeholders; improve performance of the project portfolio and aid coordination with other development partners.

The Position

• The Driver will provide reliable and safe driving services to the Deputy Director-General and perform office messenger duties.

Key Functions
Under the Supervision of the Deputy Director-General, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Support the Operations with focus to the Office staff, visiting missions and official delegation of the Office on official duties, within South Africa as and when required;
• Transport the Deputy Director-General or as otherwise assigned in the conduct of the Bank’s operations;
• Ensure routine maintenance for the vehicles of the Office;
• Perform office messenger duties;
• Always represent the Bank in a professional manner with respect to appearance and conduct;
• Ensure the cleaning of the vehicles, keep records of official travel, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, lubrication etc.;
• Ensure that the formalities provided for in the regulations are met in the event of an accident;
• Support the protocol functions of the Bank;
• Perform any other official duties as requested.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, experience and knowledge:

• Hold at least a High School Diploma;
• Hold a valid driver’s license with a clean track record;
• Possess any additional documentation and/or certification to carry out the job;
• Have the right to work in Madagascar;
• Have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience as a driver in an international/multinational organization, or public or private sector organization;
• Experience and skills in minor vehicle repairs, and routine maintenance for the vehicles;
• Possess working knowledge of the rules and regulations involved in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of automotive equipment;
• Demonstrated initiative; be discreet, honest and have good character;
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills;
• Good written and verbal communication skills in either French or English. Working knowledge of other language will be an added advantage;
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft software e.g. Microsoft Word and use of internet.

Application Closing Date
20th August, 2022.

Note

• This position does not attract international terms and conditions. The post holder will be considered as a local staff and will therefore not have international terms and conditions of employment.
• Only applicants who already have the right to live and work in south africa will be considered for this position. the bank does not support applications for work permits and relocation.