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GIZ- Internal/External Vacancy Announcement ‘# vacancy number 001/2026’

Land Governance III Project 

Brief Description of the project/ unit

As an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations, the federally owned Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH supports the German Government in achieving its development-policy objectives. In Ethiopia, GIZ has been engaged for more than 40 years in bilateral cooperation on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and on commission of the Ethiopian Government and international donors.

To strengthen agricultural productivity and modernize the sector, the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) is pursuing strategies to reinforce land sector institutions nationwide. However, the legal, institutional, and planning frameworks required for effective land governance remain limited. Regional authorities likewise lack sufficient capacities and technical expertise to implement land administration, land-use planning, and land consolidation procedures.

The Land Governance Project supports the MoA and regional land administration institutions to strengthen their institutional capacity and to implement land-use planning, Critical landscape planning  (CLS), and voluntary land consolidation as instruments of sustainable land governance. The project applies a multi-level approach, engaging local authorities and communities in planning, capacity development, and pooling of land parcels. At the same time, it works closely with federal and regional actors to develop legal frameworks, improve planning instruments, and build institutional capacity.

In the newly formed regions of Southern Ethiopia, the capacities of land administration institutions to plan and implement measures addressing land fragmentation, resource degradation, legal framework development, and organizational capacity building remain insufficient. The project therefore provides targeted support to strengthen institutional structures and enhance the competencies of land administrations in Southern Ethiopia, enabling them to implement comprehensive land governance measures in the future.

Duration of contract:  31/12/2027

Responsibilities and Duties

The driver will report to the head of component for Output II of the project. 

Responsibilities

• Driving and routine maintenance of the car
• Messenger for all office-related matters 
• Assisting in logistic affairs for experts 
• Support in administrative duties
• Fill out RMO and travel related form before starting trips
• Handles other tasks and assignments assigned by the supervisor

Other duties/additional tasks

• Reporting incidents that affect the project implementation
• Risk monitoring 

Qualifications

• Diploma in automotive or related fields 
• Fluent command of the English and Amharic
• Added advantage if speaking Afu Sidama or Hadiya, gurage or kembata languages,
• Computer literacy (MS package, and internet-based research)
• Valid driving license

Professional experience

• At least 5 years of work experience in driving cars with strong recommendations from former employees. 

Other knowledge, additional competencies

• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management
• Ability to cope with stress and to organize/prioritize workload timely
• Discipline and punctuality
• Resilience and patience
• Availability for in-country duty travel to project sites 

How To Apply

Application procedure:

Interested and qualified candidates shall submit their motivation letter along with their non-returnable recent CV only via email recruitment-ethiopia@giz.de    

Please make sure you mention the vacancy number and position "Your Full Name _ Driver #001/2026" in the subject line of your email application. Due to large number of applications, we categorize applications with the vacancy numbers. Applications without vacancy numbers 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 the case of equal qualification, persons with disabilities will be given preference.

Applications from qualified women are encouraged.

Deutsche Gesellschaft für 

Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH 

GIZ Country Office Ethiopia and Djibouti 

Kazanchis, Kirkos Sub City, Woreda 08 

P.O. Box 100009, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 

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