Driver / PRO - Abu Dhabi
BASIC FUNCTION
Serves as the Embassy’s Chauffeur / PRO
The Embassy’s Chauffeur’s primary duties are to transport the Chief of Mission, his family, VIP visitors, and Embassy Officers. Operates the Embassy’s designated vehicle(s) to pick-up and deliver items (mainly documents) as directed by the designee.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
-Responsible for driving the Chief of Mission (COM) within Abu Dhabi, Dubai and other areas within UAE while keeping the COM up-to-date on meeting schedules and participants.
-Responsible for selecting routes that meet security guidelines and that the vehicle protective security features are always in proper order.
-In the absence of a security detail, responsible for the security of the COM while he is traveling outside the embassy.
-Advises and liaises with the Chief of Mission’s Secretary on all logistical matters relating to the Ambassadors external meetings and functions.
-Advises and liaises with the Chief of Mission’s Secretary on the COM’s external meeting schedule and drive times between destinations.
-Responsible for the upkeep of the two (2) Embassy Government-owned vehicles and ensures the maintenance and road-worthiness of the Embassy vehicles. This includes servicing, registration, insurance, and grooming, to include washing the interior and exterior and vacuuming interior weekly or more as required.
-Requirement to work outside the normal hours, on holidays, and weekends as required. May be required to work overtime.
-Assist as required with official visits of VIPs.
-Schedules annual leave (where possible) when COM is out of country, or gives reasonable notice of intended leave, ensuring that back-up coverage can be arranged during the absence.
-Performs other related duties as assigned to include assisting with pickup and delivery of priority mail, this is generally between Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), other Ministries as well as delivery of invitations to host Government and Diplomatic Mission.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
a. Education: Completion of secondary school required.
b. Prior Work Experience: A minimum of three (3) years chauffeur driving experience, or equivalent, is required. One year of previous driving experience within Abu Dhabi.
c. Language Proficiency: English (Good working knowledge) ability both oral and written is required. Arabic is a plus
d. Job Knowledge: Ensures routine maintenance and road-worthiness of all Embassy vehicles. This includes servicing, registration, insurance, etc. Ensures that security guidelines are followed in route selection and that the vehicle protective security features are always in proper order.
e. Skills and Abilities: A valid, current and clean UAE driver license is mandatory. Must be able to exercise tact, discretion, and diplomacy.
