IMPORTANT NOTES

This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to article 9 (3) of ECOWAS Staff Regulations. Candidates 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 recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

Applications should be sent to: oagdriver3@ecowas.int

Deadline for submission of application: 10^th December 2025

Method of assessment: Assessment of qualified candidates may include a written exercise

and competency-based interview.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Under the supervision of the Administrative Officer, the Driver will provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation services for OAG/ECOWAS staff, officials, and visitors, ensuring the proper maintenance and cleanliness of assigned vehicles. The role supports the smooth operation of OAG/ECOWAS activities by handling driving duties, routine checks, and administrative/logistical support related to transportation.

ROLE AND RESPONSABILITIES

·       Drive OAG/ECOWAS officials, staff, and authorized visitors to various destinations within and outside duty station.

·       Ensure the safety of passengers and vehicle during trips.

·       Maintain daily vehicle logs (mileage, fuel consumption, servicing, incidents, etc.).

·       Conduct routine checks of vehicles to ensure roadworthiness (oil, water, brakes, tires, etc.).

·       Report any technical/mechanical faults to the supervisor for prompt repairs.

·       Keep the vehicle clean, tidy, and in good condition always.

·       Ensure proper documentation of the vehicle (insurance, roadworthiness, registration, etc.) is up to date.

·       Assist with courier duties, including delivery/collection of official documents, parcels, and supplies.

·       Support administrative staff in logistical tasks during workshops, meetings, and missions.

• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• West African School Certificate or equivalent certificate with a formal driver training certificate and a valid driver’s license/ certification to operate assigned vehicle.

Experience :

• 2 years of experience as a driver, preferably for an international organization, Embassy, NGO, or Corporate 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.
• Familiarity with routes and road networks within the duty station and neighbouring countries.

AGE LIMIT

Be below 35 years old. This provision does not apply to internal candidates.

ECOWAS KEY COMPETENCIES

Leadership

• Understands own role in the team, making every effort to contribute in a meaningful way.
• Adapts quickly (i.e. early adopter) to new ways of doing things.
• Ability to follow simple instructions and to consistently completes work in a timely manner.
• Ability to learn from others, on-the-job and independently by reading instructions, guidelines, and work manuals.

Client Service Orientations

• Ability to interact with others in a candid, timely and straightforward manner.
• Proven ability to communicate general information in an accurate and customer-friendly way.
• Capable of dealing with difficult clients or situations in an effective manner, understanding own limitations and when to call for assistance.

Multicultural Sensitivity and Advocacy

• Knowledge of ECOWAS diversity management and multiculturalism

·       Ability to interact with others in a manner that is adapted and that respects multicultural and diverse policies/expectations.

·       Ability to ask questions to clarify multicultural and diversity expectations in the day-to-day execution of assigned tasks and learns from experiences.

Knowledge of ECOWAS

·       Clearly understands the goals and targets of assigned work.

·       Broad knowledge of the mandate of the organization.

·       Ability to understand, apply and explain ECOWAS procedures and work instructions.

·       Ability to display values in the execution of assigned duties that reflect ECOWAS expectations e.g. honesty, trustworthy, integrity.

Analytical and Critical Thinking

·       Keeps high quality records that are easy for others to understand.

·       Good knowledge of who to seek within ECOWAS for information important to the executing assigned duties.

·       Ability to writes with correct grammar and spelling and draws reasonable conclusions from written instructions.

 Communication

·       Fluency in one of the three ECOWAS working languages (English, French & Portuguese);

• Good written communication skills to understand correspondence/emails and reply accordingly.

·       Ability to use technology is determined by assigned responsibilities and internal standards.

Planning and Implementing

·       Approaches and carries out all duties in a thorough and organized manner.

·       Ability to identify and appreciate the urgency and importance of different tasks.

·       Knowledge of the need for quality record keeping in planning and implementation of assigned tasks.

·       Ability to execute tasks in accordance with step-by-step instructions.