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Chief of Mission Chauffeur (Announcement: LUSAKA-2026-025-RA)

U.S. Embassy Lusaka (U.S. Mission Zambia)
📍 LusakaCDI💰 Salary: ZMW 191,219.65🗓️ 5 days ago

Job Description

Lusaka
CDI
Salary: ZMW 191,219.65

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U.S. EMBASSY LUSAKA — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT U.S. Mission Zambia | Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) Position: Chief of Mission Chauffeur (All Interested Applicants / All Sources) Announcement Number: LUSAKA-2026-025-RA Hiring Agency: Embassy of the United States of America – Lusaka Department/Section: Executive Office Series/Grade: LE – 1015-4 Salary: ZMW 191,219.65 / Per Year Work Schedule: Full-Time (40 hours per week) Appointment Type: Permanent Open Period: 30 October 2026 – 16 November 2026 Position Summary & Overview: The U.S. Embassy in Lusaka is seeking a reliable, discreet, and highly skilled professional for the position of Chief of Mission Chauffeur within the Executive Office. The incumbent operates fully armored vehicles (FAV) to transport the Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM), and other authorized high-level dignitaries safely and punctually. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Safely operating fully armored vehicles (Level C/D) to transport the Chief of Mission (Ambassador), DCM, and high-level official visitors across Lusaka and surrounding regions. Analyzing daily executive appointment schedules, assessing primary and alternate travel routes, and evaluating safety/security considerations along transit corridors. Maintaining assigned armored vehicles in immaculate, mission-ready operational condition, carrying out routine fluid, tyre, and safety checks. Performing first-echelon preventive automotive maintenance, troubleshooting minor defects, and promptly escalating mechanical requirements. Maintaining rigorous confidentiality, diplomatic protocol, and composure under pressure or unexpected travel circumstances. Qualifications and Requirements: Education: Completion of Secondary School (Grade 12 Certificate) is required. Experience: Significant professional driving experience, with experience driving executive, armored, or VIP transport vehicles preferred. Licensing: Valid Zambian Driver’s Licence (clean driving history). Defensive driving training is an added advantage. Skills & Abilities: Advanced defensive driving techniques, familiarity with Lusaka city streets and regional roads, high degree of discretion, and professional etiquette. Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust background investigation clearance.

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