About Us
The Embassy is seeking to recruit a dynamic, positive and service-minded Driver. The successful candidate will be working in the Secretariat, Protocol and Logistics team.
As a Driver the main tasks will be:
Drive Embassy staff
Ensure that relevant vehicles are serviced regularly and are in good condition
Keep vehicle log books, take care of vehicle cleaning and fuelling
Pick official guests from the airport
Provide other logistics and delivery services for the Embassy
Assist in the reception
Assist with documentation and other practical services at the Embassy
Drive staff to field visits and other related tasks
Any other duties as assigned by the Team Leader
The successful candidate is, however, expected to show the flexibility required for optimal handling of the entire portfolio of the Embassy and thus be ready to handle tasks outside their daily portfolio.
Required qualifications
Relevant education certificate
Valid driving licence – category B, C, E
10 years of professional driving experience – experience with driving armoured cars will be considered an advantage
Good command of English language
IT proficiency
Responsible, flexible and loyal
High level of integrity
Ability to work independently and outside working hours if need arises
Great interpersonal, inter-cultural skills and team player abilities
Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
Willingness to take on a variety of tasks reflecting changing priorities of the Embassy
Experience working in a diplomatic or international organization is not a requirement but will be considered an added advantage
We offer
An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks
Interesting and stimulating tasks under the supervision of the Team Leader
A large degree of independent responsibility
Employment conditions
Permanent, full-time employment on a local contract based on the relevant legally binding labour market rules of Kenya and Embassy policy/staff rules
Entitlement to 25 working days of paid holiday per full calendar year
Salary will reflect qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related results
As part of your salary, you will be covered by a workplace pension scheme
Reasonable coverage of sickness expenses for staff and dependant family members
Ability to work independently and at the hours needed outside usual working hours
Method of Application
Candidates interested in the position are invited to send a 1-page cover letter and a detailed CV, including 3 references to recruitment@dpckenya.com not later than 23rd March 2022. The email subject should be “DRIVER”.
Any application received after the deadline will not be considered.
The Embassy of Denmark encourages all relevant applicants to apply for the position, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity and personal background.
Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer!
Please be advised that we DO NOT ask for money from applications at any stage of our recruitment process.
The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” certificate and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities, prior to appointment.
For more information about the Embassy, please visit our website.