Driver

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND
RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE, MALAWI
PRIVATE BAG B354
Lilongwe 3, Malawi

JOB ADVERTISEMENT: DRIVER

Duty station: Lilongwe, Malawi
Application Deadline: August 12, 2025
Start Date: Early October 2025.
Duration: One-year probationary period, followed by a renewable contract of up to three years.

Context

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) works to achieve sustainable growth and prosperity for all of its 191 member countries. It does so by supporting economic policies that promote financial stability and monetary cooperation, which are essential to increase productivity, job creation, and economic well-being.

The IMF Resident Representative Office for Malawi is seeking to hire a driver.

Duties and responsibilities

Under supervision, the incumbent will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Serves as driver for the official business of the Resident Representative for both in-town and out-of-town trips.
  • Drives office vehicles on demand between Resident Representative office and other loading or unloading points, with due regard to other traffic and time schedules, applying knowledge of traffic regulations and best routes; assists passengers boarding or leaving vehicle; and loads and unloads baggage, documents or goods.
  • Familiarizes self with the local UN security regulations and check vehicles daily to ensure compliance with these regulations. Takes due regard to traffic and other security regulations.
  • Ensures IMF vehicles are maintained and kept clean daily. Make arrangements for maintenance of the assigned vehicle, i.e., oil check, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., and minor repairs.
  • Makes sure that the vehicle is duly equipped with the basic safety implements such as: fire extinguisher, spare wheel, safety belts, and jack & tools.
  • Keeps a log of official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes.
  • Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
  • Makes deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the office and other institutions.
  • Makes minor purchases and collects purchases from local suppliers upon demand and may make or collect payment for goods.
  • Assists in the registration of vehicles and obtaining licenses for expatriate staff.
  • Performs other duties as required, e.g., reception, messenger services, photocopying as assigned by the Resident Representative

Candidate Profile

Education
  • Completion of a secondary school education is highly desirable.
  • A valid driver’s license and significant driving experience is a must.
Professional Experience
  • At least three to five years of driving experience, including on urban and national roads, preferably with an SUV.
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
  • Experience with diplomatic missions or international organizations is considered an advantage.
Skills The driver is expected to have excellent driving skills, awareness of defensive and evasive driving. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. The driver will need to exercise appropriate discretion in dealing with sensitive material. Be able to deal effectively and tactfully with state visitors at all levels. They should have good interpersonal skills and be very respectful. The driver is expected to learn new office administrative tasks and must have occasionally the ability to work long hours and weekends.
Language Good command of English in addition to Chichewa.

Viable candidates must be nationals or residents of Malawi or be able to independently obtain a valid work permit before starting employment with the Fund. Proof of nationality, residency and/or work authorization will be required prior to starting employment. The IMF will not sponsor or provide assistance for obtaining work permits.

The IMF is guided by the principle that the employment, classification, promotion, and assignment of staff shall be made without discrimination against any person. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process. Information on how to request accommodations will be provided during the application process.

How to Apply

Candidates must submit the following documents:

  • An updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • A cover letter addressed to the Resident Representative of the IMF.
  • An electronic copy of diplomas/certificates.
  • An identification document (National ID card or passport).
  • A copy of a valid driver’s license.
  • Three recent professional references.

Complete applications should be sent no later than by Tuesday August 12, 2025 cob to the following address: RR-mwi@imf.org (Reference: Driver)

Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.