Notice of selection procedure No. 02/2026: recruitment of a Support Officer (driver)
The Embassy of the République the Federal Republic of Brazil Lomé make public this notice of selection procedure for the local recruitment of one (1) Support Agent (driver), in accordance with the applicable Togolese legislation, Brazilian Decree No. 1.570 of 21 July 1995, the Portaria of the Ministry of External Relations of 12 September 1995 and the standards applicable to local auxiliaries.
Selection Committee
The procedure will be conducted by a Selection Committee appointed by the Ambassador of Brazil to Lomé. This committee is responsible for verifying the applications, evaluating the candidates and establishing the final ranking. The procedure respects the principles of publicity, legality, impartiality, morality, efficiency, equal treatment, transparency and objective evaluation.
Employment and responsibilities
The proposed employment is that of Support Agent (driver), belonging to the category of local auxiliaries. It consists mainly of providing driving, transport and logistical support services for the benefit of the Embassy.
The functions will be exercised in particular with the Chancery, the official residence of the Ambassador and in other places necessary for the execution of the activities of the Embassy.
Under the authority of the Ambassador or his authorized representative and according to the needs of the service, the Support Agent (driver) may be responsible for the following activities: driving official vehicles in compliance with the Highway Code, safety rules and service instructions; ensuring the transport of personnel members, authorized visitors, documents, correspondence and equipment; carrying out shopping and professional deliveries, respecting the rules of confidentiality and follow-up to the rules of security. punctual and respectful of the rules of protocol; maintain a personal presentation and an outfit compatible with the exercise of the functions; perform, according to the instructions received, any other transport or logistical support tasks compatible with the nature of the employment.
Contractual scheme and remuneration
Recruitment is for a local job at the Embassy. It does not constitute access to a job or civil service subject to Brazilian law. The employment and social security relations will be governed by the standards applicable to local assistants of the Brazilian representations and by the Togolese legislation in force.
The employment contract will be concluded for an indefinite period, in accordance with the applicable Togolese legislation. It will provide for a paid trial period of one (1) month, within the limits allowed by applicable legislation and treaty provisions.
The normal working time will be forty (40) hours per week. In case of need for service, the driver may be required to work outside normal hours, in accordance with applicable legislation.
The monthly base salary will be 143,000 CFA francs (one hundred and forty-three thousand CFA francs). The premiums, allowances and tax or social deductions will be those provided for by the applicable rules. The Embassy may request the presentation of the originals for verification. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. The expenses relating to obtaining the requested documents remain the responsibility of the candidate.
Registration
Applications must be submitted in person from 23 to 24/11/2026 at the following address: République the Federal Republic of Brazil Lomé, 125 Street Bradohoun, villa n° 35, Cité OUA, 01 BP 916, LoméTogo.
The documents must be delivered in a closed envelope, bearing the name of the candidate. Applications sent by email will not be accepted. Registration for the selection process is free.
Selection process
The procedure will include the following steps: verification of eligibility requirements and documents; curricular analysis and pre-selection of five (5) candidates; practical driving test and oral interview of pre-selected candidates; establishment and publication of the final ranking.
The Selection Committee will verify that the files comply with the minimum conditions and the list of required documents. This check is eliminatory.
The Selection Committee will consider eligible applications taking into account, among other things, professional experience and qualifications relevant to the performance of the duties. The five (5) candidates with the most suitable profiles for the position will be invited to the practical driving test and oral interview. If fewer than five candidates meet the eligibility requirements, only eligible candidates will be invited.
The practical driving test will take place at Lomé, on a route determined by the Selection Committee. It will assess vehicle control, safety, compliance with traffic rules, manoeuvres and basic maintenance knowledge. The original permit must be presented before the test. The Committee may interrupt the test immediately in case of conduct presenting a serious and immediate danger to persons or property.
The oral interview will make it possible to appreciate the knowledge of the routes and institutions Lomé, communication ability, motivation, protocol sense, discretion and ability to follow service instructions. The precise date, time and place of the tests will be communicated by the official means indicated in this notice.
Evaluation and ranking
The Selection Committee will evaluate the shortlisted candidates based on their experience and qualifications, their performance in the practical driving test and their oral interview. The final ranking will be established in order of merit, based on an overall assessment of these elements. The same assessment criteria will be applied to all candidates, with particular attention to safety and driving control.
Publication of results
At the end of the procedure, the Selection Committee will establish the final ranking of candidates. This ranking will be published on the probable date of 15/12/2026 by the official means indicated in point 11.4. It will be valid for twelve (12) months from its publication. During this period, other ranked candidates may be summoned, in order of ranking, if a job of the same nature becomes vacant and subject to the necessary authorizations.
Admission and assumption of office
The candidate ranked in first position will be summoned to complete the administrative formalities and present, if necessary, the additional documents necessary for his admission. Recruitment remains subject to verification of the applicable legal, administrative and medical conditions. In case of withdrawal, refusal of the first candidate, no-show within the communicated deadline or non-compliance with the admission conditions, the next candidate may be summoned according to the order of the final ranking.
General provisions
Participation in the selection process implies knowledge and acceptance of the conditions established by this notice. Any false or inaccurate statement or presentation of an irregular document may result in the exclusion of the candidate, without prejudice to the measures provided for by the applicable regulations. Cases not covered by this notice will be reviewed by the Selection Committee in accordance with applicable regulations and principles.
The official information relating to the procedure will be disseminated exclusively through the following means: the Embassy’s official website, the Embassy’s official Facebook page and the Embassy’s bulletin board.
Loméon 05/11/2026
LuíIvaldo VillafañGomes Santos
Ambassador
Embassy of Brazil Lomé
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