Driver And Protocol Clerk, G-3, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Posting Date06/17/2026 Trending

Organizational Context

UN Women's Liaison Office to the African Union (AU) and UNECA in Ethiopia strategically engages with continental bodies and Member States to advance Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment (GEWE). This office provides technical support for policy formulation and coordination across UN Women's regional and country offices, ensuring coherent advocacy and unified policy engagement.

Job Purpose

The Driver and Protocol Clerk provides essential support to the UN Women Special Representative to the AU and UNECA, ensuring safe and reliable transportation for officials, visitors, and personnel. This role is crucial for the smooth operation of the Liaison Office, facilitating high-level engagement and daily activities. The position also involves performing standard protocol and administrative tasks, demonstrating a client-oriented approach and maintaining confidentiality and tact in interactions with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

Provide reliable and secure driving services for the Special Representative, officials, and visitors, including airport meet-and-greets and document delivery. Maintain the assigned vehicle through daily checks, cleaning, and minor repairs, ensuring it is in safe running condition and compliant with security standards. Accurately record all vehicle usage, fuel consumption, and maintenance in logbooks and reports, ensuring cost-saving practices. Manage and maintain all required vehicle documents, including insurance and registration, flagging renewals in advance. Provide logistical support for protocol-related arrangements, assist in preparing correspondence, and ensure timely processing of diplomatic identity cards, driving licenses, and vehicle registrations with host country authorities.

Work Experience

Requires at least 3 years of relevant experience as a driver with an international organization, embassy, or UN system, demonstrating a safe driving record. Experience in administrative, logistical, and protocol support services is essential. Proven experience in maintaining accurate vehicle and fuel logs, along with basic computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, email), is also required.

Skills

Excellent driving skills; Strong knowledge of driving rules and regulations; Defensive driving skills; Basic vehicle maintenance and repair skills; Sound record-keeping and documentation skills; Ability to be punctual; Basic computer literacy.

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