As a driver at the Embassy of Ireland, you will be responsible for driving Embassy staff. You will also be responsible for the maintenance of Embassy vehicles, as well as providing administrative assistance to support the work of the Embassy. This role involves a wide variety of tasks as detailed below, including supporting the wider work of the Embassy.

Role and Responsibilities:

The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the requirements of the Embassy. Significant out-of-hours work will be expected but within the provisions of local labour law. This role will include, but may not be limited to the following activities:

• Driving the Ambassador to and from official engagements;

• Driving other Embassy staff, and picking up and driving official visitors as required;

• Maintaining Embassy vehicles (bringing for regular service, regular checking of oil, water etc, and washing and cleaning);

• Assisting in the renewal of Embassy vehicle insurance, registration and any other administration related to Embassy vehicles;

• Keeping track of mileage, fuel, and toll expenses;

• Assisting with Embassy events – transporting and loading equipment as required;

• Daily collection/delivery of post; managing the dispatch of diplomatic letters;

• Assisting with maintenance issues at the Chancery and Residence as required;

• Assisting with other administrative duties at the Chancery or Residence as required;

• Carrying out other tasks as requested.

Job Requirement

• Candidates must be fluent in English;

• A minimum of five years previous driving experience working with Embassies, non-governmental organizations or international organizations;

• Extensive previous driving experience including at executive level;

• Extensive experience of urban and field driving;

• 12th grade completion, valid 3rd grade driving licence, and highly competent driving skills;

• Knowledge of general vehicle mechanics;

• A very good geographical knowledge of the country;

• Security management skills, understanding of security operations and procedures;

• Ability to exercise good judgement and decision making;

• A high level of discretion, commitment and reliability;

• A flexible attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team;

• Excellent punctuality and time management;

• Ability to use GPS/online maps;

• Availability to work out-of-hours and additional hours, as required;

• Medical/Health checks will apply;

• The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Ethiopia prior to recruitment.

Location:Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa

Working hours:48 hours per week including evening and weekend work. Individuals unavailable to work out-of-hours should not apply for this post.

Salary:Entry point of scale for Grade B (€6,339.84 per annum). Salaries are paid direct to a bank account; therefore, the successful candidate must have a bank account.

Eligibility:Candidates must have a permanent, legal right to reside and work in Ethiopia and will be subject to employment and taxation law.

How to Apply

Closing date:12th of June 2023 at 1700hrs

Selection process:Please send ONLY a completed application form to ADDISABABAExternalEmail@dfa.ie or to the postal address Ireland Embassy, P.O.Box 99585 Addis Ababa or in person at the reception desk of the Embassy, before the closing date, with “Application for Driver” in the subject line. Depending on response rates, the deadline may be extended. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Application form:

Application form can be obtained:

• on Embassy’s website: CLICK HERER or

• through email request to ADDISABABAExternalEmail@dfa.ie; or in person from reception desk, Ireland Embassy (hard copy).

Selection Process:

• Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for a competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential/Key Requirements above.

• It is planned that interviews will be held before the end of [Insert Month/Year].

• A skills test will be included in the recruitment process;

• A second interview may be included in the recruitment process;

• A panel may be set up depending on the calibre of candidates;

General Data Protection Regulation:

All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.

Security Clearance for Local Staff

Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again.

Please note that canvassing will disqualify applicants.

The Embassy of Ireland, Addis Ababa  is committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity