Security assistant/Driver at Norwegian Embassy October 2024

Job type: Full-time

JOB VACANCY: SECURITY ASSISTANT/DRIVER

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam is currently looking to hire a skilled and motivated Security Assistant/Driver.

The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Dar es Salaam will have a vacant position of a security assistant/driver, starting in November 2024.

Security assistant/Driver

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Follow up and supervision of the Embassy’s security contractors

• Liaising and coordinating with external partners

• Internal reporting, exercises and training

• Operate the Embassy vehicles

• Assist with daily routines and administrative work

• Other tasks given by the Head of Mission.

Requirements:

Minimum requirements:

• Background from the private security sector, law enforcement or the military.

• At least two years of relevant professional experience from an Embassy

• Good command of English and Kiswahili

• A valid driver’s license

Other relevant qualifications:

• High school certificate with high score in English

• Thorough knowledge of local traffic laws

• Experience with armored vehicles and defensive driving

• Office clerical experience

• Computer skills (MS Office, Internet)

• Previous experience working in an international environment (i.e. embassies, international organisations, multinational companies etc)

• Willingness to work flexible hours when needed.

Personal qualities

• Reliable, hands-on, well-organised and able to complete tasks efficiently.

• Good communications skills, friendly, team spirit and flexibility to accommodate

different tasks

• High level of integrity.

The salary will be in accordance with the Norwegian Foreign Ministry’s salary for local employees of Foreign Service Missions.

Applications

Applications should include a detailed CV with educational qualifications, a summary of professional experience and a minimum of three professional references and be sent to [email protected] .

Closing date for receipt of applications: 8 November 2024

NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.