Driver at the African Union (AU)

The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent. It was officially launched in 2002 as a successor to the Organisation of African Unity (OAU, 1963-1999).  We are an Integrated, Prosperous and Peaceful Africa, driven by its own citizens and representing a dynamic force in the global arena.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Requisition ID: 1176
Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Fleet Inspection & Controller
Directorate / Department :AHRMD
Division :
Number of Direct Reports: 0
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: GSB 7
Number of Positions: 03
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• To provide general protocol services  to the AfCFTA

Main Functions

• Provide timely operational support
• Implement operational activities as scheduled and report.
• Assist in the follow up on logistical arrangements, activity implementation and provision of updates.
• Liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Follow up meeting decisions and correspondence outcomes and ensure their implementation.
• Prepare routine office communication and assist in compiling data and information for reporting purposes.
• Assist in the creation, improvement and maintenance of record and retrieval systems
• Follow up on provision and maintenance of office facilities and materials.

Specific Responsibilities

• Process Applications for Summary of main duties and responsibilities:
• Drive office vehicles and transport authorized personnel;
• Receive from and drop officials to the airport;
• Observe minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and ensure compliance; collect and deliver official mails, documents, and other items;
• Take care of the day to day maintenance of assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery and brakes;
• Maintain vehicle logbook and record all official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes and greasing;
• Comply with all the rules and regulations relating to the AfCFTA Secretariat’s management of vehicles planning and coordinating;
• Ensure that vehicle documents are available and valid;
• Perform other related duties as may be required

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• A minimum of High School Certificate with a clean valid driver’s license, at least three (3) years of working experience as a driver in a registered international organization, national organization, or public service agency;
• Defensive, VIP driving trainings and/or mechanical trainings and knowledge of computer office applications (MS Word and Excel e.t.c.) are an added advantage;

Required Skills:

• Ability to work under minimal supervision,
• Proactive and can maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Integrity, flexible, committed and with ability to work in a multi-cultural work environment.
• Good time management,
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
• Proficiency in one of the AU official working languages (French, English, Portuguese, Arabic) and fluency in another AU language(s) is an added advantage;

Leadership Competencies:

• Flexibility
• Risk Awareness and Compliance
• Core Competencies
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• Learning Orientation
• Communicating Clearly
• Functional Competencies
• Trouble shooting
• Job Knowledge Sharing
• Task Focused
• Continuous Improvement Awareness

Tenure of Appointment:

• The appointment will be made on a regular term contract for a period of three (3) years, of which the first twelve months shall be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

Gender Mainstreaming:

• The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 6,536.00 per annum GSB7 (Step 1) for locally recruited staff of the Commission.

Application Closing Date
6th June, 2022.