Embassy Driver

Australian Embassy Nepal
Location: Nepal
Salary:As Per Organization's Rule
Posted Date: 2021-04-27 Deadline: 2021-05-14
  • Location : Nepal
  • Salary : As Per Organization's Rule
  • Category : Driver
Job Description

The position of Embassy official driver and messenger is a core requirement of mission operations. Drivers are required to transport officials with the experience of Car maintenance, delivery of mail / couriers and liaison with various local government offices.

Key Duties

- Drive official vehicles (both manual and automatic) for the Ambassador and Australian Embassy staff and VIPs, as directed. Out-of-office hours work may be required.

- Assist in maintaining the Embassy vehicle fleet to ensure that equipment is safe, clean and fully operational.

- Maintain records in relation to vehicle logs, maintenance, and fuel consumption.

- Provide timely and accurate transport planning advice on routes, traffic and timing.

- Independently research routes in advance to ensure efficient transit between destinations.

- Assist with arrivals and departures of official guests and visitors at airports.

- Assist with record keeping and basic administrative duties as directed

- Undertake other duties, as directed

Job Specification

Qualifications/Experience

- Education: Completion of an intermediate level is desired.

- Experience in being responsible for the driving and maintenance of vehicles.

- Language: Nepali required, and a high level of English-language skill is desired.

- A good driving record and experience driving senior officials and VIPs.

- Good judgment skills in handling unforeseen issues or difficult driving situations.

- Good knowledge of the Kathmandu valley and surrounding areas and a demonstrated ability to read and interpret maps and layouts.

- Proven ability to maintain confidentiality.

- Ability to work well in a team environment.

- Valid commercial Nepali driving license.

- Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance.

- Ability to work under direction and with limited supervision and able to demonstrate initiative.

- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekends.

Apply Instructions

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Salary and Allowances : Will be paid at Embassy WLS LE2.1

Application should include a one-page pitch, CV and names of at least two references in English

Application should be received by the Australian Embassy, Kathmandu, no later than 4:00 pm on 14 May 2021.

All applications should be emailed to the following email address : austembassy.kathmandu@dfat.gov.au

Subject of your email application should read : Application for Driver, (your full name)

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