Driver (OSSD) - Official Transport

About the role

The African Union Commission is hiring a driver for its Operations Support Services Directorate (OSSD), within Admin. & Facilities Management, based in Addis Ababa. The driver provides safe, reliable and timely transportation for officials, staff members and authorised visitors during official assignments, in line with the AU Fleet Management Policy. There is one position, grade GSB7, on an 11-month fixed-term contract renewable twice, with a three-month probation.

Key responsibilities

• Drive officials, staff and authorised visitors safely and efficiently to their destinations.
• Keep assigned vehicles safe, clean and roadworthy, and carry out routine pre- and post-trip inspections, reporting defects and maintenance needs.
• Maintain accurate vehicle logbooks and records, and ensure vehicles are serviced on schedule and that fuel consumption is monitored.
• Ensure vehicle documentation (insurance, registration, inspection certificates) is valid and available, and that safety equipment and tools are present and in good condition.
• Respond to emergency requests outside normal hours, complete incident and police reports after accidents, and assist with delivery and collection of official documents.
• Carry a valid driving licence at all times and observe confidentiality.

Required profile

• Technical or vocational certificate and a valid driving licence; mechanical training is an added advantage.
• At least three years of relevant experience as a driver in a national, regional or international organisation.
• Valid Grade 4 or above driving licence; ability to speak, read and write one of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, Spanish) is mandatory; fluency in another is an added advantage.
• Open to Ethiopian nationals and non-nationals with a valid work permit.

Required skills

• Good communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Leadership competencies: teamwork, accountability, learning orientation, clear communication, problem solving, task focus and continuous improvement.

Remuneration is an annual lump sum of US$ 9,706.07 (GSB7 Step 5) for locally recruited staff. Applications close on 9 November 2026 and must include a completed online application, CV, African passport, valid driving licence, work permit (for non-Ethiopians) and academic certificates.