Driver

Essential requirements:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Vietnamese (Applicants may be contacted in advance to establish language proficiency);
• Extensive previous driving experience;
• Clean and current driving licence, and highly competent driving skills;
• A very good geographical knowledge of Vietnam, particularly Hanoi;
• Able to exercise good judgement and decision making;
• A flexible attitude, good judgement and the ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• A high level of discretion, commitment and reliability;
• Ability to communicate professionally, effectively and efficiently;
• Excellent punctuality and time management ;
• Medical/Health checks will apply ;
• Availability to work out-of-hours and additional hours, as required;
• The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in Vietnam prior to recruitment.
Terms and conditions of employment:
• The successful candidate will be hired initially on a twelve month fixed term contract, based at The Embassy of Ireland, Vietnam. Upon successful completion of this period the appointee may be offered a contract of indefinite duration, subject to Mission requirements and satisfactory performance.
• Annual Leave entitlement is 20 days per annum.
• Additional time off is available in lieu of additional hours worked.
• The salary for the position is USD $9,732.10 per annum, paid locally on a monthly basis. Salaries are paid direct to a Vietnamese bank account. Therefore the successful candidate must have a bank account.
Selection Process:
• Depending on the number of applications received, a short-listing of candidates to be called for a competency-based interview may be undertaken based on the Essential Requirements above;
• It is planned that interviews will be held in May, 2024;
• Candidates who are successful at interview stage will be required to complete a technical test and to undergo an eyesight exam;
• A second interview may be included in the recruitment process; and
• A panel may be set up depending on the calibre of candidates.
General Data Protection Regulation:
All personal information received will be kept in line with GDPR guidelines.
Security Clearance for Local Staff
Police security clearance will be sought in respect of individuals who come under consideration for appointment. Enquiries may also be made with the police force of any country in which the applicant under consideration for appointment resided. If unsuccessful, this information will be destroyed. If the applicant subsequently comes under consideration for another position, they will be required to supply this information again
* How to apply:
- Application form for this position is available here:
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- Applications must be received before 16:30 on Friday 10 May 2024
- No applications will be considered if received after this deadline
- Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted