ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF EMBASSY DRIVER

The Embassy of the Republic of Kenya in the Islamic Republic of Iran is seeking to employ a qualified person for the position of Embassy driver. The position is on contract basis of 12 months renewable annually if the applicant demonstrates satisfactory competency. The successful applicant shall be subject to the Kenya Embassy’s terms and conditions of service, as well as applicable labour laws and regulations of the Islamic Republic of Iran.


Duties and Responsibilities

The Embassy driver shall under the direction, control and guidance of the Officer in Charge of Local Staff perform the following duties and responsibilities;

1. Transporting officers for their daily duties.
2. At all times drive carefully and keep the Embassy vehicle in good condition (cleaning etc.).
3. Ensuring that vehicles have sufficient gas and are always ready for use.
4. To inform the transport officer when the vehicle is due for normal services.
5. Drive the vehicle only when authorized.
6. Record your movement in the work ticket and updating monthly mileage records.
7. Interacting with officers and Embassy guest in a professional manner.
8. Dressing professionally while on duty.
9. Report any accident to the transport officer and any other referral duties by the employer.
10.Perform any other duties as directed by the Head of Mission or any responsible officer.


Qualifications/Requirements

1. Valid driving license.
2. Highest level of school and professional certificates.
3. Extensive knowledge of roads and routes in Iran.
4. Excellent command of both oral and written English and Farsi.

5. Fluency in English will be an added advantage.
6. Two years’ of driving experience.
7. Dependable, punctual and able to work in flexible working hours if required.
8. Traffic Police clearance.
9. Certificate of good conduct.
10.Recommendation for exemplary work performance (If any).
11.Applicants with past experience as Executive drivers will have an added advantage.



Applicants should submit letter of application and attach curriculum vitae (with a passport size photo), copies of driving license, academic and professional certificates and any other relevant testimonials, while resident foreigners to include proof of residency to the:

Embassy of the Republic of Kenya
No. 21, Sarv Street. (Upper than Mirdamad) Vali-e-Asr Avenue.
Tehran, Iran
Tel. 88787082-3
88787660

AND/OR

Send Scanned copies to: emb@kenyaembassytehran.ir
Applications should reach the Kenya Embassy by close of business on 8th April, 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview during, which they will be required to produce originals of the required documents.


Tehran,
24
th March, 2021.