Vacancy Announcement - Gardener

Main tasks and responsibilities as Gardener

• Keep the garden (inside/ outside) of the premises in good shape
• Irrigate the plants & green sites (outdoors and indoor plants)
• To remove the weeds, dead trees, twigs or branches on a timely basis
• To clean washrooms of: visa visitor’s reception, security guards & drivers
• Clean the walkways, driveways and other adjacent areas of the embassy’s outside premises.
• Responsible for procurement of gardening material
• Keep the inventory of the gardening tools in good shape
• Carries out any other task, when required by the management.

Qualifications required

• A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar position in an international environment,
• Good communication skills in Urdu, basic communication skills in English is a merit.
• A self-motivated team player with excellent interpersonal skills.

Employment conditions

• You will be offered full-time employment.
• Six (06) month’s probation.
• Your standard working hours will be 37 hours per week. Flexibility and work outside office hours and during weekends can be require, especially during summer.
• Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience, and proven work-related results.
• 28 days of annual vacation during a calendar year.

Application and recruitment process

Please send your application including cover letter, biodata, a recent photograph, two work-related references from previous employer, proof of relevant education, contact details including telephone number and email.

Please address your application to Head of Administration – Embassy of Sweden Islamabad, P.O. Box 1100 or by E-mail to ambassaden.islamabad-vacancy@gov.se or by Courier to H. 4, St. 5, F-6/3, Islamabad

The deadline of application is December 30th, 2024.  No applications, submitted after December 30 will be considered

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.

The Embassy of Sweden is obliged to follow EU-regulation regarding handling personal information (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) when we receive and process job applications. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Personal Data Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. 

The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Swedish authorities prior to appointment.