• Required No. of Employee's: 1
• Salary: 14.00
• Duration of Employment: Full Time

• Preferred Sex: Male/Female
• Location of Vacancy: Lusaka zambia

Job Description:

• The Driver will be a member of the Drivers Team, which supportsthe work of the Embassy. The Drivers’
  are responsible for the safe transport of Embassy staff, visitors and entrusted assets, primarily in
  Lusaka. The hired Driver will also be required to undertake transport duties outside Lusaka, including
  in nearby countries. The Driver will also be required to work outside of regular office hours in line with
  the business needs of the Embassy.
  
  The Driver will play a key role in Embassy operations, working as key contact point between the
  Embassy and its stakeholders, including Government bodies, with respect to the conveyance and
  processing of important documentation. The Driver will be required to maintain good working
  relationships with said stakeholders.
  
  The Driver will be required to familiarise themselves intimately with the policies and guidelines of
  Embassy and the protocols around driving for a diplomatic mission. The Driver should understand the
  work of Embassies and the work of Government

Qualification/Work Experience:

• Candidates must have a minimum of a Grade 12 education;
  Candidates must have a full clean driving record and Class B driving licence, with highly competent
  driving skills;
  Candidates must have a minimum of two years’ professional experience in a similar role, as an
  official driver at a Government Institution, an Embassy, or a multi-lateral institution;
  A very good geographical knowledge of the Lusaka area, and good experience driving outside
  Lusaka and Zambia;
  Candidates may not have medical conditions that would interfere with the conduct of their role,
  particularly as regards the safety of passengers and other road-users. Medical/Health checks will
  apply.
  Candidates must have strong oral and written English language skills;
  Candidates must have excellent interpersonal skills, to deal with internal and external people,
  often VIPs, and the ability to exercise good judgement and decision making. This role will require
  high level of discretion, commitment and reliability;
  Candidates must be punctual and efficient, and show strong organisational skills and excellent
  attention to detail;
  Candidates must have a flexible attitude, good judgement, and the ability to work effectively as
  part of a team, and able to adapt plans quickly to changing circumstances;
  Candidates must be able to work under pressure and to manage multiple tasks, prioritising based
  on importance and urgency;
  Candidates must have a good working knowledge of communications; ICT; text; telephone, GPS.
  Availability to work out-of-hours and additional hours, as required;

Employer: Embassy of Ireland

Location: Lusaka, Zambia