Embassy of Switzerland Vacancy 2025
In Ethiopia, the Swiss Agency for Development & Cooperation (SDC) operates through the International Cooperation Department of the Embassy of Switzerland in Addis Ababa. It bears responsibility for all international development and humanitarian assistance programmes of the Government of Switzerland in the country, in close coordination with the Embassy of Switzerland in Kenya, with which it co-manages the Swiss Regional Programme Horn of Africa.
The position will be based at the Embassy of Switzerland in Old Airport, Addis Abeba. Field missions in Ethiopia and to the wider region when required for the purpose of financial monitoring, verifing partner documents, partner capacity building activities etc.
Position: Driver/ Deputy Logistic Officer
Requirements for Skills and Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years relevant driving experience in logistics, car driving, messenger assignments, preferably with an international organization or Government institution
- Technical training relevant for logistics and driving of vehicles
- Excellent knowledge of the Addis Ababa transport network
- Good level of English, both oral and written
- Basic computer knowledge (emails, outlook);
- Self- starter, quick learner, team-player
- Ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances
- Good communication skills
- High level of integrity
Location: Addis ababa
How To Apply
- The position will be based at the Embassy of Switzerland in Old Airport, Addis Abeba.
- Applicants should possess a valid employment permit in Ethiopia.
- Applications should be neatly formatted and drafted in English.
- Applications should include (1) a motivation letter (maximum one page); (2) a curriculum vitae (maximum three pages); (3) two reference persons to be contacted for feedback from previous employments (mobile phone numbers only); and (4) copies of high school completion certificate, relevant technical training and other diplomas, incl. work certificates (if available). The motivation letter and CV are to be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format only.
- Applications should be sent in one single email to Embassy of Switzerland ( Addisababa.hr@eda.admin.ch ), by 26 January 2025 at the very latest.
- The subject of the application email should state the exact following words: “Application for Driver/ Deputy Logistic Officer Position”.
- Only the applications 100% compliant with the above criteria will be considered.
- The foreseen start of duty is 01.04.2025.
- Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
