The African Development Bank is recruiting for Short Term Staff – Driver (STS) positions based in various locations: Apply Now!
Application Deadline: 31 March 2026
The African Development Bank is recruiting for Short Term Staff – Driver (STS) positions based in various locations: Apply Now!
About
Established in 1964, the African Development Bank (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 is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2024 – 2033) and ensure greater developmental impact, four cardinal points, all of which will accelerate AfDB delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; enhancing access to capital; reforming and consolidating the continent’s financial systems, institutions and talent to assert Africa’s global agency; harnessing the demographic transformation for economic development; and building climate-resilient infrastructure and robust value addition to natural resources.
The Hiring Department
The Bank has a strong presence in Africa, with 35 country offices. These are organized around five regional departments, each covering one of the five regions of Africa as well as Nigeria. The Regional Development and Service Delivery Office for West Africa (RDGW) cover fourteen countries: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. The RDGW is responsible for the development and supervision of a portfolio of sovereign and non-sovereign operations for West Africa, as well as for the programming and supervision of operations and policy dialogue with regional member countries (RMCs).
The RDGW portfolio is the largest of all regions. Close monitoring and rigorous application of the Bank’s quality assurance and results tools are needed to improve portfolio quality. RDGW wants to recruit a driver to provide essential logistical support for their daily activities and field projects. This position is important for the safe transport of staff, country managers, official mission delegations and visitors, as well as for courier duties of office.
Country Offices of the African Development Bank have been established to strengthen policy dialogue between the Bank, Governments and other stakeholders; improve performance of the project portfolio and aid coordination with other development partners.
The Position
Short Term Staff – The Driver provides reliable and secure driving services for the Director General (RDGW), Country Office Manager, staff and official missions. The Driver (STS) also performs administrative courier tasks and contributes to the smooth running of the Bank’s daily operations in his/her duty station. This Driver (STS) position is local and does not confer international employment status.
Key Functions
- THE REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE DELIVERY OFFICE FOR WEST AFRICA; RDGW0/ RDCW
Under the supervision of the Director General (RDGW), the driver will assume the following responsibilities:
- Drive the Country Manager, officials and other staff members as required for operational needs.
- Perform regular vehicle maintenance (daily check, cleanliness, mileage log, fuel and maintenance).
- Follow accident procedures.
- Perform courier duties within and outside the office (deliveries, mail collection).
- Maintain a professional image of the Bank through exemplary driving and neat appearance.
2. THE MOROCCO COUNTRY OFFICE (COMA)
Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, the incumbent will assume the following functions:
- Lead the Country Manager, members of missions visiting the National Office and official delegations from the national office on mission;
- Contribute to the smooth running of Office activities, when required;
- Ensure daily maintenance of the vehicle assigned to him (checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.);
- Carry out small repairs and ensure that major repairs are brought to the attention of the Country Representative and monitor their execution;
- Perform office courier tasks;
- Give a good image of the Bank through professional appearance and conduct at all times;
- Ensure ownership of vehicles, keep records of official travel, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, lubrication, etc. ;
- Ensure that the formalities provided for in the regulatory provisions are completed in the event of an accident;
- Accomplish any other task requested by the Country Manager.
3. THE GHANA COUNTRY OFFICE (COGH)
Under the direct supervision of the Country Manager, the incumbent will assume the following functions:
- Lead the Country Manager, members of missions visiting the National Office and official delegations from the national office on mission;
- Contribute to the smooth running of Office activities, when required;
- Ensure daily maintenance of the vehicle assigned to him (checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.);
- Carry out small repairs and ensure that major repairs are brought to the attention of the Country Representative and monitor their execution;
- Perform office courier tasks;
- Give a good image of the Bank through professional appearance and conduct at all times;
- Ensure ownership of vehicles, keep records of official travel, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, lubrication, etc. ;
- Ensure that the formalities provided for in the regulatory provisions are completed in the event of an accident;
- Accomplish any other task requested by the Country Manager.
Skills, experience and knowledge
- Hold a minimum High school certificate or equivalent.
- To have at least 5 years of experience as a driver in an international, public or private institution.
- Provide proof of nationality or proof of permanent resident status with work permit in Côte d’Ivoire, Morroco or Ghana.
- Have a Valid driver’s license (appropriate categories, B, D, C, E) with excellent driving record.
- Knowledge of basic car mechanics, vehicle maintenance and roads in and around the duty station.
- A practical knowledge of the rules and regulations to be observed for the safe and efficient operation of automotive equipment
- Proven spirit of initiative, discreet, honest and of good morality;
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills;
- Good skills written and oral in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other language.
- Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access).
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