Driver - Djibouti National position – GIZ Internal/External Vacancy à Djibouti

Driver - Djibouti National position
GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement #125/2025
Strengthening IGAD’s Migration Policy Implementation (SIMPI II)
Regional Transformation Cluster (RTC)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a German public-benefit company operating on behalf of the German government. As part of the German Development Cooperation, GIZ implements projects aimed at supporting its partners’ development goals.

The Regional Transformation Cluster (RTC), headquartered in Djibouti, oversees four regional projects with a total staff of 30. At its core, the RTC hosts a dedicated Service Unit that provides financial, administrative and logistical support to the projects, enabling them to effectively implement their regional activities.

The cluster’s political partner is the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), established in 1996. As of 2024, IGAD comprises eight member states: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Uganda. IGAD’s vision is to become the leading Regional Economic Community (REC) for advancing peace and sustainable development, while its mission is to foster regional cooperation and integration to strengthen member states’ efforts toward peace, security, and shared prosperity.

The RTC is the only GIZ cluster based in Djibouti and operates as part of a project office affiliated to the GIZ Country Office in Ethiopia.

• Duration of Contract: 30.06.2026
• Application deadline: 01.10.2025 
• Place of Work: Djibouti

Please submit your application letter and CV in English.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

In your role you safely and responsibly perform all official journeys using company vehicles and carry out technical, manual and other jobs related to the routine maintenance and care of these vehicles. You ensure that all tasks assigned to you are carried out smoothly and on time.

You are responsible for keeping the required logbooks and data for your work area and carry out any related administrative tasks.

You systematically document the information related to your work area and use this data to update daily knowledge of road conditions, current routes and locations, and share this information with other drivers and GIZ staff, the names of whom you will be provided with for this purpose.

You perform your assigned tasks correctly and on schedule with due regard for the targets and conditions stipulated by your line manager.

You perform the tasks assigned to you by your line manager, where required.

Main Tasks

Driving and Transport:

• Drive staff, partners, guests, and consultants using the project/agency vehicles.
• Pick up and drop off project staff to and from the airport.
• Assist in transporting goods.

Vehicle Maintenance and Care:

• Ensure the orderly operation and cleanliness of project/agency vehicles.
• Regularly check and maintain vehicle conditions, including oil, water, brakes, tire pressure, and battery levels.
• Monitor vehicles for issues such as headlights, brakes, and bodywork, and carry out minor repairs.
• Calculate and report monthly petrol, oil, and lubricant consumption.
• Manage vehicle registration and other official documents, keeping them updated and valid.
• Immediately report any involvement of the project/agency vehicles in road or other accidents, including minor accidents, and any damage, loss, or theft of the vehicle or its fittings.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain the project’s digital logbook and record maintenance activities.
• Prepare mileage charges for private usage and/or of other projects.
• Run errands, such as delivering correspondence, sending letters, and paying bills.
• Assist in customs clearing and document exchange with authorities and institutions.

Project and Event Support:

• Support the preparation, transfer, assembly, and dismantling of materials and equipment for workshops and meetings.
• Purchase small items using petty cash and assist in obtaining bids for procurements.

Additional Tasks:

• Assist other colleagues as needed.
• Perform other office work on request if there is no ground travel pending. 

Required qualifications, competences, and experience

Qualifications and Specialist Knowledge:

• Recognized secondary school leaving qualification.
• Defensive driving skills.
• Ability to pass a driving test (visual and practical) in Djibouti.
• Ability to read maps and navigate map applications.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office and skilled internet user.
• Valid Category B driving license (minimum) with a clean driving record; Category C/D would be an asset.
• At least 7 years of professional driving experience, ideally in an international organization, embassy, or similar professional environment.
• Proven track record of safe, punctual, and reliable service, including experience driving senior officials or expatriate staff.
• Excellent knowledge of local and regional traffic regulations, routes, and road conditions.
• Familiarity with basic vehicle maintenance and ability to identify and report technical issues promptly.
• Strong sense of professionalism, discretion, and service orientation.

Additional Competences:

• Fluency in French and proficient knowledge of English. Knowledge of other local languages is a plus.
• Discipline and punctuality.
• Resilience and patience.
• Appropriate appearance and attire.
• Friendly manners.
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed.

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their recent CV via Email: recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de 

Note: -

Please make sure you mention your full name, the vacancy number and position title ‘Applicant full name | Driver #125/2025’ in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications, we categorise applications with the vacancy numbers. 

Please submit your application letter and CV in English.

Applications without vacancy number, position title and applicant’s name in subject lines might not be categorized in the appropriate folder and could be disqualified. 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

We encourage persons with disabilities to apply for the position. In case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

“Please refer to our brochure to learn more about GIZ’s attractive benefit package.”

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