KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Daily transportation of the Head of Mission or Charge d’affaires a.i. to meetings and events, as directed.
2. Transportation of Permanent Mission personnel to meetings and events, as directed and as appropriate.
3. Transportation for visiting delegations from capital, to and from hotel, to meeting and reception venues, as directed.
4. Transportation (as above) in Geneva, rest of Switzerland and may also include other European cities.
5. Daily collection/delivery of post, packages, and other correspondence between the Permanent Mission and local government offices, other Missions or institutions.
6. Maintenance and upkeep of Permanent Mission vehicles including interior, and exterior cleaning, and regular maintenance at a serviced garage as appropriate.
7. Maintaining a transportation logbook of authorised commutes, and entry book of service maintenance.
8. Ensure Permanent Mission vehicles are fit for daily operation including sufficient fuel, oil, fluid etc. for transportation of HOM, Permanent Mission personnel and visiting delegations.
9. Assist in renewal of Permanent Mission vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, appropriate parking and road permits and any other administration related to the vehicle.
10. Assist with basic administrative tasks, such as filing, photocopying, or delivering messages, as directed.
11. Ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS); and all rules and regulations in relation to the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO)
12. Ensure vehicles passes for access to UN and other international organisations are kept up to date;
13. Must be able to work flexible hours and to perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Mission.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Fluent in English and French spoken and written
• Good knowledge of local Swiss and Geneva administrative and legal requirements
• Extensive previous driving experience including at executive level
• Valid driver’s license
• At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience in a similar position
• A very good geographical knowledge of the region and ability to use GPS/online maps
• Ability to multitask
• Excellent punctuality and time management and flexibility to work beyond normal working hours
• Flexible, sense of initiative and ownership, minimal supervision and ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Reliable, show strong attention to detail and a focus on quality
• Good team spirit with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle sensitive information with strict confidentiality

Information package could be provided to upon request via samoageneva@mfat.gov.ws.

Interested applicants are to submit a Cover letter addressed to Ambassador Nella Tavita-Levy and curriculum vitae to samoageneva@mfat.gov.ws by COB Friday 31 January 2025.