Driver/Messenger

British Embassy Job Vacancy 2025

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organizational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

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.

Position: Driver/Messenger

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 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

Required behaviors  

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

Language:

• Level of language required: Fluent in English

Salary: USD 373.59

Location (City): Addis Ababa

Application deadline: 2 Apr 2025

How to Apply:

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.