The Embassy of Switzerland is looking for a Driver / Office Assistant to support the Head of Mission and join its team. This is a full-time position on a permanent contract starting on November 1st, 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving the Ambassador, staff members and official guests as required within Accra and on official trips throughout Ghana, Togo and Benin
Main Responsibilities:
· Driving the Ambassador, staff members and official guests as required within Accra and on official trips throughout Ghana, Togo and Benin;
· Availability to work outside normal office hours and on weekends, when required
· Maintaining the official cars in clean and perfect running condition and managing relations with workshops for repairs and periodic servicing
· Attending to commissions and deliveries according to the request of superiors;
· Processing of car permits and insurance policies;
· Various office work (updating lists, supervising/controlling of logistic materials).
Qualifications, skills and experience:
· Minimum Senior High School (SHS) certificate.
· Valid Ghanaian driver's licence with an excellent driving record.
· Several years' professional driving experience, preferably with an embassy or international organization.
· Basic IT skills (Microsoft Office).
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Well-organized, reliable, proactive and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
· Excellent command of English. Knowledge of German, French or Italian is an asset.
· The employment contract is based on Ghanaian law. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Ghana.
· The successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination and satisfactory background/security checks prior to appointment.