Driver/messenger M/w/x

**Company description
**Embassy of Ireland, Belgium

Our mission is to promote and protect abroad the values, interests and economic well-being of Ireland and its people. We do this under the political direction of our Ministers, through our staff at home and through our Embassy network abroad.

**Description of the function
**The Embassy Driver/Messenger is responsible for driving the Ambassador, and other Embassy staff as necessary, the Embassy vehicle and its maintenance, and providing administrative assistance to support the work of the Embassy. This role involves a wide variety of tasks as detailed below, including supporting the wider work of the Embassy.

Role and Responsibilities:
The precise range of duties will vary over time according to the requirements of the Embassy. Significant out-of-hours work will be expected but within the local employment law provisions. This role will include, but may not be limited to the following activities:

- Driving the Ambassador to and from official engagements, driving other Embassy staff, and picking up official visitors as required;
- Maintaining the official vehicle (bringing for regular services, washing and cleaning etc.);
- Assisting in the renewal of Embassy's car insurance, vehicle registration and any other administration related to the vehicle;
- Keeping track of mileage, fuel, and toll expenses;
- Assisting with Embassy events - transporting and loading equipment as required;
- Daily collection/delivery of post; managing the dispatch of diplomatic letters;
- Assisting with maintenance issues at the Chancery and Residence as required;
- Assisting with other administrative duties at the Chancery or Residence as required;
- Carry out other tasks as requested by the Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission;

**Profile description
**Essential requirements:

- Extensive previous driving experience including at executive level;
- Clean and current driving licence, and highly competent driving skills; A driving test will be part of the recruitment campaign;
- A very good geographical knowledge of the region;
- Security management skills, understanding of security operations and procedures;
- Able to exercise good judgement and decision making;
- Excellent administrative skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office;
- A high level of discretion, commitment and reliability;
- A flexible attitude, good judgement and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
- Excellent punctuality and time management;
- Ability to use GPS/online maps;
- Availability to work out-of-hours and additional hours, as required;
- Medical/Health checks will apply.

**Driver's license**:Permis B

**Benefits of the position
**Additional information**
Workplace ,

Contract type : CDD

Other information:
More details: Embassy-Driver-Advertisement-Brussels-Emb.pdf (dfa.ie)