Driver (ACSRT) 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 Organization 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 (ACSRT)

Location: Algiers, Algeria
Reports to: Fleet Dispatcher
Directorate/Department/Organ: Political Affairs, Peace and Security
Division: ACSRT 
Job Grade: GSB7
Number of Positions: 2
Contract Type: Regular

Purpose of Job

• Responsible for rendering transportation services within the city and surrounding areas and ethically driving the organization’s official vehicles

Main Functions

• Provide non-clerical support 
• Follow up and implement operational work schedules and support activities.
• Ensures compliance to operational standards

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in liaising effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate and ensure maintenance of official motor vehicles internal and external tidiness and serviceable condition.
• Ensure that seat covers are clean and accurately fixed  
• Act in compliance with traffic laws and regulations
• Perform minor maintenance when necessary with the approval of the Fleet Inspection Controller.
• Transport authorized Officials of the Organization and Visitors to and from all Diplomatic Missions and/or International Organization and Government Offices;
• Handle distribution of documents/messages within the office;
• Deliver official documents and/or pick up and deliver light office equipment using official passenger motor vehicles or light pick-up trucks or vans;
• Ensure accurate maintenance of log sheets for the movement of official vehicles and delivering of official documents;
• Ensure transportation of officials as required and approved by the AUC.
• Ensure the presence of safety and tools in the assigned vehicle and that they are in good conditions;
• Carry his/her valid driving license at all times while operating the assigned official vehicles;
• Complete and submit immediately and incident report and police report in case of an accident.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience

• Technical or Vocational Certificate/ License in Driving or Mechanical training
• A minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in driving Mechanical training and experience in similar position at national and international level.

Required Skills:

• Holder of a valid Grade 4 and above Driving License;
• Mandatory ability to speak, read and write one of the AU working languages.
• Knowledge of any of the other five languages will be an added advantage.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Core Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Accountability awareness and Compliance
• .Learning Orientation
• Communicating Clearly

Functional Competencies:

• Trouble shooting
• Job Knowledge and information 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.

Language:

• Proficiency in one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish) is mandatory and fluency in another AU language is an added advantage

Remuneration
Indicative basic salary of US$ 6,935.00 per annum GSB7 (Step 1) locally recruited staff of the Commission.

Application Closing Date
21st November, 2024; 11h59 p.m. EAT.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Click Here to Download CV Template (MS Word)

Note

• This position is open for Algerian Nationals and non-national residents in the country with a valid work permit Only. 
• Only candidates who meet all job requirements and are selected for interviews will be contacted. 
• Consideration will be given only to those candidates who have submitted a fully completed online application with a curriculum vitae (CV), an African passport, Valid Driving licence, Valid Work Permit for non Algerian residents and the required academic qualifications, such as Diplomas (Bac+2), Bachelor's degrees (Bac+3), Master's degrees (Bac+5) and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.