Driver at the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

ECOWAS is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Driver

Job Code: 20003739
Location: Sierra Leone
Institution: ECOWAS Commission     
Grade: G1/G2/G3    
Status: Permanent
Department: Office of the President
Division: Office of the Resident Representative – Sierra Leone
Line Supervisor: Administrative Officer

 About ECOWAS: The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is a regional group of fifteen West African countries. Founded on 28 May 1975, with the signing of the Treaty of Lagos, its mission is to promote economic integration across the region.

Job Requirements

• West African School Certificate or equivalent certificate with a formal driver training certificate and a valid driver’s license/ certification to operate assigned vehicle.
• Two (2) years of experience as a driver, preferably for an international organization involving a variety of makes and models of vehicles.
• Working knowledge of  traffic rules and regulations, and ability to read and interpret traffic signs and  documents such as safety rules, and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Maintain a log book.
• Knowledge of defensive driving practices, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions, and protocols of relevance to safety and security of passengers during inclement weather, terrorism events, motor accidents, criminal and violent incidents.
• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance (e.g. circle check) and ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and minor vehicle repairs.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email

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Assessment Method

• Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise and a competency-based interview.

Special Notice

• Potential candidates must be under 50 years of age.
• Female applications are encouraged.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Applications initially submitted with only the CV remain acceptable.
• This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule article 9.3 of the ECOWAS Staff Regulations (revised 2021).
• All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited from ECOWAS citizens who are resident in the Member state where the position has been advertised.
• A staff member subject to local requirement shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

 Application Closing Date
1st April, 2023.