The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) is a non-profit, autonomous international agricultural research center headquartered in Taiwan and with five regional offices worldwide. WorldVeg delivers science and innovation for enhanced vegetable production and consumption in a rapidly changing world. For more information, please visit our website: www.worldveg.org and our new global strategy.
WorldVeg seeks to employ Drivers. These are six positions, respectively based in Cte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Senegal (two per country). These positions will contribute to a new five-year program in Benin, Cte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Senegal.
The Driver will ensure the safe transportation of project personnel, visitors, and goods, maintain project vehicles in good working condition, and comply with organizational safety and security procedures. The Driver will report directly to the program’s Administrative Officer and work closely with staff, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation for staff, consultants, visitors, and project activities.
Conduct routine vehicle inspections and ensure vehicles are clean, roadworthy, fueled, and properly maintained.
Maintain accurate vehicle records, including logbooks, fuel consumption records, maintenance records, and transport-related reports.
Follow organizational safety, security, and transport policies, and promptly report accidents, incidents, or mechanical issues.
Support administrative and logistics activities, including the delivery of documents and supplies, and assistance during meetings, workshops, and field missions.
Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum secondary school diploma (Baccalaureate) or equivalent qualification.
At least 3 years of professional driving experience, preferably with NGOs, international organizations, or donor-funded projects.
Valid driver’s license for the relevant vehicle category, with a minimum of 5 years of licensed driving experience.
Successful completion of the organization’s internal driving assessment/practical driving test.
Good knowledge of local road networks, traffic regulations, and safe driving practices.
Willingness to travel extensively and work in rural and remote locations, including extended field assignments when required.
Fluency in French (in Senegal and Cte d’Ivoire) or English (in Ghana) and at least one national language (e.g., Wolof, Mandingue, Pulaar, Serer, or other relevant local languages); English is an asset.
Defensive driving and/or First Aid certification is an asset.
Demonstrated integrity, reliability, good communication skills, basic vehicle maintenance knowledge, and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
The Reward: This is a National Recruited Staff position with competitive pay and benefits. The position is only open to nationals or permanent residents of the respective countries. WorldVeg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting gender equity and inclusion. Qualified female are strongly encouraged to apply. The initial appointment for this position is for three years, renewable. The position is available on 1 October 2026.
WorldVeg is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting gender equity and inclusion. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply
The candidate we hire will embody WorldVeg’s five core values:
development.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit a letter of application explaining their suitability for and interest in the position along with a curriculum vitae, a recent passport-size photograph, names, and addresses (including telephone/fax/email) of three referees, anddate of availability to recruitment.wca-ch@worldveg.org before 1 September 2026.
Please use Driver followed by the country name as your email subject line.