Driver and Administrative Assistant

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Drive Embassy officials and other authorized passengers on official duty.
• Responsible for daily caretaking and maintenance of allocated vehicles.
• Secondary responsibility for the reception and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Collect, distribute mail and carry out errands.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• 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.

Other Essential Qualifications

• Problem solver, excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Being an effective team player and good communicator.
• Being discreet, reliable and have a high level of integrity.
• Strong work ethic, showing punctuality and working according to sharp deadlines.
• Passionate and committed learner, ability to learn, adapt to new guidelines, reach and report on agreed results.
• Flexible approach and service oriented.

Added Advantages

• A-level Certificate and/or other higher education is an added advantage.
• Fluency in Somali language is an added advantage.
• Work experience from other diplomatic missions or international organisations.
• Documented experience of driving armoured vehicles.

What to Expect / Benefits

• Medical Insurance (family eligibility is subject to completion of probation).
• Pension benefits (subject to 5 years employment).
• 28 days of annual leave.
• Gym allowance.
• Competitive remuneration.