Private Driver – Pretoria

The project “Securing a robust AML/CFT Framework Against Illicit Financial Flows in Sub-Saharan Africa (SecFin Africa)” aims to contribute to the fight against illicit financial flows linked to transnational organised crime, money laundering and terrorist financing with the ultimate goal of increasing domestic resource mobilisation, stabilisation and security in Sub-Saharan Africa.

To achieve this general objective, the action offers to work in an integrated manner at all relevant levels of intervention: at national level, regional level and at the level of civil society. Consequently, the Specific Objectives (Outcomes) of this action are:
• National capacities, including law enforcement and judicial capacities to prevent and counter IFFs linked to transnational organised crime, money laundering and the financing of terrorism are strengthened and Financial Action Task Force (FATF)-compliant;
• Effective regional and inter-regional cooperation and information sharing in the fight against IFFs, money laundering and the financing of terrorism is enhanced;
• Increased public awareness and civil society’s role promote greater transparency and hold States accountable to take action against IFFs and organised crime.

These objectives will be implemented through the deployment of five teams: a Project Management Unit (PMU) seating in Brussels, Belgium and in charge of steering the action, as well as four regional hubs, in Yaoundé/Cameroon, Dakar/Senegal, Pretoria/South Africa and Dar es Salam/Tanzania, tasked with the delivery of activities. Addressing the large number of countries targeted under this action will require varied levels of intensity, in particular for engagement at national level, outlined as follows:
• A common training programme, offering ready-made trainings to all requesting beneficiary countries under the mandate of the Action;
• A facility option to support requesting countries featuring systemic deficiencies in their AML/CFT framework to improve technical compliance with FATF standards;
• A high-intensity programme to provide specific longer-term support to selected countries, answering a specific, wide-reaching issue faced by the jurisdiction, notably with regards to major FATF recommendations and/or immediate outcomes.

Regional engagement will be conducted in support of existing processes between peer-jurisdiction or through supporting key organisations, such as FATF-Styled Regional Bodies (FSRBs). Finally, the civil society will be mainly supported through grants, targeted to civil society organisations (CSO), consortiums of investigative journalists, whistle-blowers and/or research labs to support investigations and research on the fight against IFF.

The present Action is expected to be a substantial building block of the continental Team Europe Initiative to support Africa in Combatting Illicit Financial Flows and related Transnational Organised Crime (TEI IFF-TOC). It will contribute to all three associated components and be implemented in coordination with TEI’s members parallel initiatives.

The team driver reports to the Regional Coordinator (Team Leader) or his deputy in case of absence. The driver is responsible for the following tasks:
• Driving and assisting the Regional Coordinator
• Driving and assisting the project staff if required
• Ensuring upkeep and maintenance of the vehicle, including servicing, repairs and refuelling
• Delivering documents and mail within and around Pretoria
• Providing logistical assistance to the implementation of the project activities (collecting & dropping off short-term experts and guests from airport, assisting with visa issuing, general logistics & maintenance for project activities)
• Driving team to field missions as required
• All other logistical and operational duties requested by the Regional Coordinator.

Required profile

Professional Experience:
• At least 5 years’ proven experience as a professional driver
• An excellent knowledge of Pretoria and surrounding areas allowing a better management of itinerary planning
• Good knowledge of vehicles, capable of conducting light repairs if required
• Basic knowledge in DIY would be an advantage.

Qualifications and skills
• A valid driving licence for South Africa (category B / VL)
• Excellent driving skills
• Good command of Microsoft Office
• Fluent in English, written and spoken essential
• Capable of anticipating possible problems (technical, or navigationally) and propose alternative solutions to avoid delays
• Availability and flexibility are required, given the nature of certain activities of the project.

Location & duration of posting
• Number of positions available: 1
• Duration of Posting: 40 months approx., starting 1st May 2025

Please send your CV and cover letter to Mr Cian MC DONNELL :

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