Job ID
51801
Job Title
Driver 50%
To work for
SDC /Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Transport/Auto park/Drivers
Job Type
Part Time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
Driver 50%
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Syria is looking for a Driver. The office has a fleet of Four vehicles: One 4x4, Two Armored vehicle and one Sedan.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Driver based in Damascus supports the Swiss Cooperation Office Syria by ensuring the transport of goods and people in Syria or to and from the neighboring countries. The candidate prepares and executes these transports in a timely manner and with utmost professionalism and ensures the maintenance and condition of the duty vehicles as well as their preparation in accordance to the trips
planned.
Driving
- Drive as per request, including field trips within Syria, transportation of people and material to and from Lebanon and / or Jordan in a safe, respectful reliable and comfortable manner.
- Inform the passengers about rules and regulations as well as any useful information. Guarantee passengers’ wellbeing and safety adapting driving and trips to their needs and requests. Respect other vehicles and pedestrians always keeping a calm and courteous attitude. Deliver documents and/or goods to all needed locations.
- Maintain office cars, including cleaning, logbook entries, car service, fuel supply, parking fees, registration, insurances, documentation to cross borders and check points as per regulations. Ensure provision and maintenance of first aid kits, food and water in the vehicles.
- Assist in the maintenance and functioning of the office and the residences and their assets. Provide some assistance to the logistic team
- Be available to execute other tasks not mentioned in the ToR when requested by superiors or when the circumstances require it.
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Syria is looking for a Driver. The office has a fleet of Four vehicles: One 4x4, Two Armored vehicle and one Sedan.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Driver based in Damascus supports the Swiss Cooperation Office Syria by ensuring the transport of goods and people in Syria or to and from the neighboring countries. The candidate prepares and executes these transports in a timely manner and with utmost professionalism and ensures the maintenance and condition of the duty vehicles as well as their preparation in accordance to the trips
planned.
Driving
- Drive as per request, including field trips within Syria, transportation of people and material to and from Lebanon and / or Jordan in a safe, respectful reliable and comfortable manner.
- Inform the passengers about rules and regulations as well as any useful information. Guarantee passengers’ wellbeing and safety adapting driving and trips to their needs and requests. Respect other vehicles and pedestrians always keeping a calm and courteous attitude. Deliver documents and/or goods to all needed locations.
- Maintain office cars, including cleaning, logbook entries, car service, fuel supply, parking fees, registration, insurances, documentation to cross borders and check points as per regulations. Ensure provision and maintenance of first aid kits, food and water in the vehicles.
- Assist in the maintenance and functioning of the office and the residences and their assets. Provide some assistance to the logistic team
- Be available to execute other tasks not mentioned in the ToR when requested by superiors or when the circumstances require it.
Qualifications
- Valid driving license and permit and training for driving armored cars.
- Excellent driving skills.
- Pragmatic, punctual under any circumstances, organized, reliable, flexible.
- Excellent knowledge of regional geography (roads, checkpoints, systems, etc.).
- Capacity to interact with security personnel at checkpoints and border controls.
- Capacity to interact with authorities and diplomatic personnel during official missions.
- Good oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
- High motivation and commitment to work for a governmental agency.
- Self-awareness, high ethical and professional standards, cultural sensitivity, team player and service orientation.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office).
- Excellent driving skills.
- Pragmatic, punctual under any circumstances, organized, reliable, flexible.
- Excellent knowledge of regional geography (roads, checkpoints, systems, etc.).
- Capacity to interact with security personnel at checkpoints and border controls.
- Capacity to interact with authorities and diplomatic personnel during official missions.
- Good oral and written communication skills in Arabic and English.
- High motivation and commitment to work for a governmental agency.
- Self-awareness, high ethical and professional standards, cultural sensitivity, team player and service orientation.
- Basic computer skills (MS Office).
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Flexibility in time
Salary and Benefits
As per Swiss Cooperation Office Salary scale
About us
The Swiss Cooperation Office in Syria is supporting the country's political transition and socio-economic development to the benefit of all segments of the Syrian population and across the country. Its portfolio includes projects in the field of humanitarian as well as economic development, climate and environment as well as Peace & Good Governance.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Oct 21, 2026
Expiry Date
Nov 20, 2026
CV Language
English
