Vacancy announcement for a driver in Damascus

Type of employment: Full time on a local contract (48 hours)
Starting date: As soon as possible, pending security clearance
Location: Embassy of Denmark, No. 6, Fatmeh Idriss Lane, Al-Ghazzawi St. Western Villas 
Deadline for application: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 1pm  
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Denmark has reopened its embassy in Damascus

Do you want to join our team of drivers?
On 31 August 2026, Denmark reopened its embassy in Damascus. The Embassy will strengthen the Danish presence in Syria and is looking for new locally employed colleagues.

We are seeking a new driver to join our team. Working at the Danish Embassy in Damascus is an opportunity to be part of a dedicated group of colleagues, who aim at establishing a strong Danish diplomatic presence in Syria. We offer an exciting, busy, and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse and interesting tasks, an attractive salary package as well as a safe and trusting work environment and building a new embassy.  

The Embassy of Denmark in Syria has an opening for a full-time staff member to join the Embassy as driver, depending on profile also with some admin and logistic tasks. 
Main tasks and responsibilities

The candidate will be responsible for the daily driving duties and professional upkeep, maintenance and cleanliness duties of the Embassy’s vehicle pool together with the Embassy’s other driver. The candidate will be responsible for providing safe, efficient and effective driving services to the Embassy’s staff and official visitors, whenever required. 

Driving 

  • Provide safe and punctual driving services to staff and official visitors for meetings, functions and airports (picks/drops) during and after office hours, as deemed necessary.
  • Excellent road-related common sense and respect of Syrian traffic law. 
  • After required training, should be able to comfortably drive an armoured vehicle. 
  • Administratively related driving duties, like procuring items from local suppliers, etc. 
  • You have to pass mandatory driving training. 

Admin and Transport tasks

  • Admin tasks like logistics, planning, procurement, settlements, approvals
  • Carrying out routine and essential maintenance of vehicles. 
  • Regular recordkeeping of Log Books. 
  • Interaction with Syrian government departments (MoFA, customs) in relation to vehicles. 

Requirements for the position

  • Must have valid driving license, and clean driving and criminal record.
  • Experience from other dedicated driving jobs, preferable from other diplomatic missions or the UN.
  • Security awareness.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Good team player.
  • Computer skills (MS Office, mobile applications etc.)
  • Responsible and professional attitude.
  • High degree of compliance is expected within security, administration and finance protocols and procedures.
  • Experience with admin and logistic tasks can be an advantage

Employment conditions 

  • You will be offered full-time employment on a local contract with a three (03) months probation period.
  • You will be entitled to four weeks (20 working days) of paid holiday per year.
  • Partial medical coverage for you and your immediate family members.
  • Your salary will reflect your qualifications, relevant experience and proven work-related experiences.
  • An exciting, inter-cultural and dynamic work environment with a wide range of diverse tasks and great colleagues.

Application and recruitment process 
If you can see yourself in this job and you are an open-minded, flexible, and trustworthy person, we would very much like to hear from you.

To apply for the position, please send your application in English (motivation letter, CV, proof of relevant background/education, recommendations and minimum of two references) no later than Thursday 8 October 2026 by 1pm.

Please send your application mail to [email protected]. Please refer in the subject line to: “Driver position, [your name]”.  

The Royal Danish Embassy is obliged to follow EU-regulation regarding handling personal information (General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR) when we receive and process job applications. By submitting your application, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with Personal Data Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Royal Danish Embassy attaches great importance to equal opportunities for all and therefore welcomes applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, gender, religion, age or disability.

Selected candidates will be invited for interviews and driving tests expected to take place in Damascus 18-22 October 2026. Only selected candidates will be contacted. 
The chosen candidate must present a “No Criminal Record” and pass security clearance by the Danish authorities prior to appointment.