Vacancy announcement

The Embassy of Sweden in Beirut is recruiting a part-time driver/security assistant.

The Embassy of Sweden in Lebanon is now seeking an active and competent new colleague to the Embassy team for work as a driver and security assistant who can also lend support on various administrative and practical tasks.

The Embassy driver/security assistant would carry out the following duties:

- Plans and conducts safe and timely driving for the Embassy

- Takes care of the maintenance of the Embassy vehicles

- Assists in organizing logistics for high level visits and other visits

- Participates in the maintenance of the Embassy’s properties, including the residence

- Carries out local procurement

- Conducts messenger duties including mail

- Performs various office, administrative and practical tasks as identified or requested

- Support the embassy security team with analysis

- Inform the security team of security related events in Beirut

- Conducts other tasks as required

An applicant is expected to have:

1. Driver’s license and a track record of safe, accurate and smooth driving
2. Excellent time management, organizational and orientation skills and an ability to work calmy under pressure
3. Fluent written and spoken English and Arabic
4. Previous experience of professional driving, including driving an armoured car, is necessary
5. An ability to initiate and perform maintenance tasks and to supervise maintenance workers
6. Computer skills including basic office programs, information searching and problem shooting
7. Previous experience in security planning and personal protection
8. Previous work experience for an Embassy is preferable

Normal working hours are 08:15-16:45, work during evenings and weekends occurs regularly according to the Ambassador’s schedule. The position is full time.

The Swedish Embassy offers a competitive package with individual salaries in relation to previous experience and unique conditions including among other things. 28 leave days per year and pension from Sweden according to set criteria. The appointment follows the Embassy´s terms and conditions for local staff.

 

To apply:

You should send your application electronically marked 1/2024. Your application should include your CV and names of three reference persons, as well as a brief cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position and what motivates you to apply. Send your application to ambassaden.beirut@gov.se and mark your application with Driver 1/2024.

To be considered, your application must be received by the Embassy by email no later than the 4th of November 2024.

The selected candidate will need to arrange for a certificate of criminal non-conviction and a medical certificate.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and applications will not be returned. The Embassy of Sweden retains the right to contact references directly.

Tests of language proficiency may be performed by the Embassy as part of the interview process.

Questions concerning this position can be sent via e-mail to ambassaden.beirut@gov.se

 

The Embassy of Sweden in Beirut will collect and store your resume and contact details. We process this data for recruitment purposes only. We are storing this data in our system, which is fully compliant with EU data protection laws, and we will not share it with anyone else.

 

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