Driver and Administrative Assistant
Posted:
Driver
We are seeking a professional and reliable Driver to join the Embassy's Administrative Section. This role involves providing safe and efficient transport for Embassy officials and authorized passengers, while also supporting reception and administrative tasks. The Driver will report to the Head of Administration and work closely with other Heads of Sections. The primary workplace is the Embassy in Nairobi, with duty trips on a rotational basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive Embassy officials and other authorized passengers on official duty
- Responsible for daily caretaking and maintenance of allocated vehicles
- Secondary responsibility for reception and other administrative tasks as needed
- Collect and distribute mail, and carry out errands
- Perform other tasks as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements
Education and Experience
- O-Level Certificate or KCSE Certificate
- Excellent command of written and spoken English and Swahili
- Experience and proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Clean driving license and current Certificate of Good Conduct
- Minimum 5 years of driving experience in and outside Nairobi
- Documented defensive and evasive driving skills
- Documented experience with administrative work and/or work as a receptionist
- Ability to work as a team member
- Ability to carry a process forward, to follow up, and to finalize tasks
- Flexible approach and service-oriented mindset
Other Essential Qualifications
- Problem solver with excellent administrative and organizational skills
- Effective team player and good communicator
- Discreet, reliable, and possess a high level of integrity
- Strong work ethic, punctuality, and ability to work according to sharp deadlines
- Passionate and committed learner with the ability to adapt to new guidelines, reach and report on agreed results
- Flexible approach and service-oriented attitude
Added Advantages
- A-Level Certificate and/or other higher education
- Fluency in Somali language
- Work experience from other diplomatic missions or international organizations
- Documented experience driving armored vehicles
What to Expect as an Employee
- Medical insurance (family eligibility subject to completion of probation)
- Pension benefits (subject to 5 years of employment)
- 28 days of annual leave
- Gym allowance
- Competitive remuneration
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