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 emb.daressalaam@mfa.no .
Closing date for receipt of applications: 8 November 2024
NOTE: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
