Driver/Messenger at British Embassy

Driver/Messenger

Employer: British Embassy

Employment: Full-Time | Permanent

Place of Work: Addis Ababa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 2 weeks ago

Deadline: June, 01/2025 (58 days left)

British Government Employment Overview

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality, and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other categories protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce, and you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require.

Job Details

Job Category

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Driver / Messenger

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main purpose of job: To provide transport services for staff and visitors of the British Embassy Addis Ababa to and from assigned destinations within Ethiopia in a safe, efficient, and courteous manner, observing all road traffic rules as well as internal post security regulations.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Safely drive HMG vehicles for FCDO staff and visitors/guests on official business, planning and following efficient routes to ensure timely arrivals.
• Perform daily inspections to ensure that all official vehicles are well-maintained, roadworthy, and in good working order.
• Complete vehicle inspection checklists and promptly report any defects, faults, or incidents to the Transport Manager.
• Ensure that all passengers use seat belts.
• Drive the vehicle in a safe and lawful manner at all times, ensuring compliance with local traffic laws and embassy security protocols.
• Conduct airport runs to pick up/drop off HMG staff and visitors.
• Liaise with airport officials as necessary.
• Provide basic administrative support when needed, such as document and letter delivery to the right place at the specified time.
• Collect mail from the post office and newspapers.
• Check that all vehicle equipment and tools are secured safely and functioning correctly.
• Notify and alert the Deputy Transport Manager for vehicle servicing after every 5000KM run.
• Ensure the vehicle is serviced, clean, and in good condition before traveling on country trips.
• Ensure vehicles are used only in accordance with FCDO transport policy, keeping complete and accurate journey record sheets/travel logs and fuel usage records for all journeys in official vehicles.
• Wear an official uniform and act professionally, maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• Perform other tasks as directed by the Transport Manager/Deputy Transport Manager.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Valid and clean Grade-3 or equivalent driving license
• Minimum of 3 years verifiable previous driving experience
• Good knowledge of local traffic laws, roads, and routes
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Flexibility to work outside regular hours when needed
• Basic computer skills - Microsoft Office Tools & email communication

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Previous experience driving for an embassy, INGOs, or corporate setting
• Defensive driving certification
• Basic vehicle maintenance skills
• Proficiency in radio communication for coordination and security purposes
• Customer service experience

Position Details

Required Behaviours

Key behaviours include:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions
• Working Together

Application Deadline

Deadline: 1 June 2025

Salary: USD 373.59

Salary Type: Monthly

Start Date: 1 May 2025

Additional Information

• The British Embassy will never request any payment or fees to apply for a position.
• Employees recruited locally by the British Embassy in Addis Ababa are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law in Ethiopia.
• All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit.
• The responsibility lies with the successful candidate to:
• Obtain the relevant permit
• Pay the fees for the permit
• Make arrangements to relocate
• Meet the costs of relocation
• Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.
• Information about the Civil Service Success Profiles can be found here.
• Please note: Job grade AA=A1, AO=A2, EO=B3, HEO=C4, SEO=C5.
• Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
• Please log into your profile on the application system regularly to review the status of your application.
• Appointable candidates who were unsuccessful may be placed on a ‘reserve list’. If during the reserve period of 12 months, the same or a largely similar role becomes available, that role may be offered to the second or subsequent candidate.

Important Notice

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third-party websites; however, our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.