Senior Driver

**BASIC DETAILS**

Job title: Senior Driver

Mission: Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Singapore

Number of hours: 37.5 per week

Duration of placement: One year contract, with possibility of extension

Start Date: 01-01-2026

Deadline to apply: 31-10-2025

**SPECIFIC INFORMATION**

The (Senior) Driver works in the Operational Management team. In the team, the Senior Management Assistant works closely together with the (Senior) Driver for the daily logístical coordination of the Ambassador.

The Operational Manager, is responsible for the overall coordination of the Operational Management Team.
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**Tasks**

**1. Driver of the Ambassador, staff and guests**
- To provide safe, secure and timely driving services to transport the Ambassador or Deputy Head of Mission to events and functions. Often during irregular hours (evenings and occasionally weekends).
- Follow-up the driver planning and scheduling using Outlook Calendar;
- Facilitate airport pickups for VIP visitors and transportation during official visits;
- Responsible for all car maintenance related duties including annual vehicle examination, insurance renewal, vehicle-related administration.

**2. General Office Duties**:

- General administrative office duties;
- Reviewing and processing invoices - knowledge on financial processes is a plus;
- Manage the Embassy’s postage registry and distribute mail as needed. Assist with packing/unpacking of diplomatic pouch;
- Deliver correspondence to government authorities and assist in processing various permits (such as airport pass etc.)
- Assist with purchasing of (office) supplies;
- To assist in the organization of activities and events;
- To make sure the Dutch flag is in good position, condition and changed when needed;
- Assist with the overall upkeep of the office space, such as, condition of art-work, carpet and provide feedback to Operational Manager and/or General Affairs Officer about small maintenance work, including at residence;
- To assist with general minor repair
- electrical jobs, assist with finding contractors and/or suppliers when needed;
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**FRAMEWORK**
- The Driver carries the work out according to the applicable regulations and instructions and makes sure his tasks are correctly implemented and interpreted;
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**CONTACTS**
- With the Ambassador on his/her daily schedule;
- With the Operational Manager as the department lead;
- With the Senior Management assistant to provide secure and timely driving services;
- With Internal Affairs colleagues at the mission to make proposals for dealing with problems, suggest possible solutions and provide advice in when (construction) works are needed;
- With local authorities when delivering mail;
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**KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS**
- Knowledge of the relevant LTA regulations;
- Skill in dealing with Singaporean authorities when making administrative arrangements for the embassy;
- Social and communication skills and skill in overcoming differences in interests in direct contact with a wide variety of clients;
- Maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.

**COMPETENCES**
- Ability to anticipate
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Punctuality
- Ability to communicate orally
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**LEVEL OF EDUCATION / ADDITIONAL TRAINING AND KNOWLEDGE**
- Proven experience as a driver, preferably in a diplomatic, VIP, or corporate environment
- Fluent in English
- Solid knowledge of Singapore’s road network and travel regulations
- First Aid knowledge
- Advanced computer skills
- Knowledge on financial processes is a plus;
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**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

The main focus areas of the Netherlands Embassy in Singapore are building and maintaining strong diplomatic relations, providing consular services, and promoting Dutch (economic) interests.

Embassy core values include a strong customer focus, in order to achieve personalized, high-quality service. We take responsibility, like to cooperate and consider integrity as one of our core values. We aim to work as One Team across departments. The Embassy strives to be open and accessible, innovative and seeks constant improvement of work processes and services.

**STAFF MEMBER PROFILE**

The staff member is professional with high integrity standards, customer-friendly and committed. He/she is a team player with high standards for his/her work and is able to set priorities. A positive and open attitude and a good sense of humour are appreciated

**APPLICATION**

Please attention to The Operational Manager.