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African Development Bank Group (AfDB) - Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 80 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank’s development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Short Term Staff - Driver, Country Office of Chad
Location: N’djamena, Chad
Employment Type: Contracts
The Complex
The Bank has set up a Regional Development, Integration and Business Delivery Complex, whose primary objective is to build regional capacity 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 / Division
The various Country Offices fall within one of the five (5) Regional Development, Integration and Service Delivery Hubs. Each Hub oversees a combination of country and liaison offices and non-presence countries.
Under the Directorate General of Central Africa Region, the African Development Bank's Country Office in Chad was established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank, Governments, and other stakeholders, improve the performance of the project portfolio and aid coordination with other development partners.
The Position
The driver will be required to provide safe and reliable driving services to the Chad Country Office (COTD) and perform office courier duties.
Key Functions
Under the direct supervision of the Administration and Finance Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:
Support the smooth running of operations with focus on Office staff, visiting missions and official delegations of the Office on official duty in Chad as and when required;
Drive the Director General and/or other staff or provide other driving services, as assigned within the framework of Bank operations;
Ensure regular maintenance of service vehicles;
Perform courrier duties;
Give a good image of the Bank by always maintaining a professional appearance and proper conduct;
Ensure that vehicles are clean; keep records of official travel, daily vehicle mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, lubricant, etc.;
Ensure that the formalities provided for in the regulations are met in the event of an accident;
Support the Bank’s protocol functions;
Perform any other official duties as requested.
Selection Criteria (Skills, Knowledge, and Experience)
Hold at least a High School Diploma;
Hold a valid driver’s licence with a clean record;
Possess any additional documentation or certification to perform the job;
Authorised to work in Chad;
Have a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience as a driver in an international/multinational institution or a public or private sector organisation;
Experience and skills in minor vehicle repairs and regular vehicle maintenance.
Have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations applicable to safe and efficient operation and maintenance of vehicles;
Demonstrate initiative, be discreet, honest and have a good character.
Demonstrate excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills;
Have excellent communication skills (written and oral) in French or English, preferably with a good working knowledge of the other language.
Proficiency in the use of standard Microsoft software, such as Microsoft Word, and the Internet.