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Driver (STS), COGA

Location: 

Libreville, GA

  • Grade : STS3 
  • Position No. : 50094712 
  • Posting Date: 05/10/2024 
  • Closing Date : 05/25/2024 

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THE BANK

 

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries).  The Bank's development agenda delivers financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Africa. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2023 – 2032) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agribusiness, industrialisation, regional integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa.

 

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 are under 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 Gabon was established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank, Governments, and other stakeholders, improve project portfolio performance and aid coordination with other development partners.

 

THE POSITION

 

The driver (STS) will provide safe and reliable driving services for the Gabon Country Office (COGA) and perform office courier duties.

 

KEY FUNCTIONS

Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the following tasks:

  1. Support the smooth running of operations with special focus on Office staff, visiting missions and official delegations of the Office on official duty in Gabon as and when required;

  2. Transport the Director General and/or other staff or provide other driving services, as assigned in the conduct of the Bank's operations;

  3. Ensure routine maintenance of Office vehicles;

  4. Perform office courier duties;

  5. Project a good image of the Bank through professional appearance and conduct at all times;

  6. Ensure that vehicles are kept clean; keep records of official travel, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, lubricant, etc.;

  7. Ensure that the formalities provided for in the regulations are complied with in the event of an accident;

  8. Support the Bank's protocol services;

  9. Perform any other official duties as requested.

 

SELECTION CRITERIA (skills, knowledge and experience)

 

  1. Hold a minimum of a high school diploma;

  2. Possess a valid driver’s  licence with a clean record;

  3. Possess any additional documentation or certification to carry out the job;

  4. Have the right to work in Gabon;

  5. 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;

  6. Have experience and skills in minor vehicle repairs and regular vehicle maintenance.

  7. Have a working knowledge of the rules and regulations to be observed for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of vehicles;

  8. Demonstrate initiative, be discreet, honest and have good character;

  9. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills;

  10. Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English or French, preferably with a good working knowledge of the other language.

  1. Proof of nationality or proof of permanent resident status with a work permit in the proposed country of employment;

  2. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access). Familiarity with SAP is an asset.

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THIS POSITION IS CLASSIFIED LOCAL POSITION STATUS AND DOES NOT ATTRACT INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

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ONLY NATIONALS OF MEMBER COUNTRIES OF THE BANK WHO ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO STAY AND WORK THERE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION. THE BANK DOES NOT SPONSOR OR SUPPORT APPLICATIONS FOR WORK PERMITS AND RELOCATION FOR THE POSITION IN QUESTION.

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Should you encounter technical difficulties in submitting your application, please send an email with a precise description of the issue and/or a screenshot showing the problem to: HR Direct HRDirect@AFDB.ORG

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Applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are considered for interview will be contacted. Only online applications submitted with a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) and copies of the required degrees will be considered. The President, AfDB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level.  The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. http://www.afdb.org

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The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) does not ask for payments of any kind from applicants throughout the recruitment process (job application, CV review, interview meeting, and final processing of applications). In addition, the Bank does not request information on applicants’ bank accounts. The African Development Bank Group declines all responsibility for the fraudulent publications of job offers in its name or, in general, for the fraudulent use of its name in any way whatsoevera

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“Please note that the Bank does not accept dual nationality. Therefore, you are required to declare the nationality you would like to be considered by the Bank throughout your career, if hired. Please upload supporting Government issued IDs such as passport, National Identity Card or Certificate etc.”

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