VACANCY for a personal driver to the Ambassador (m/f/x)

The Embassy of the Kingdom of Belgium in Astana is looking for a new driver to the Ambassador. Under the management of the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission, your position consists of:

• Ensure the safe transport of people, (internal or external to the post) or property (mail, various equipment, etc.) within the planned deadlines, to defined places and in accordance with the beneficiaries, the environment and local driving regulations and rules of conduct;
• Carry out the instructions of the management and staff of the Embassy;
• Properly maintain the vehicles and the related repair and maintenance equipment in order to minimize the risk of breakdowns and to keep the equipment clean and in good working order;
• Ensure that the documents connected with the vehicles used comply with the laws and other regulatory provisions of the country and with the internal rules and procedures in order to avoid problems with the local authorities.
Your profile:
• Education : Driving license B + thorough knowledge of driving a 4x4;
• Professional experience : Minimum 8 years of experience as an ambassador's driver;
• Linguistic skills : Fluent in Russian, Kazakh, and English;
• Required skills : Mechanical and vehicle maintenance skills; Extensive knowledge of the city of Astana, of embassies, ministries, government institutions, hotels, and restaurants in Astana;
• Qualities: You are able to work in a small team and culturally diverse environment. You are flexible, and ready to work often out of office hours or under stress. You have strong ethical principles, including discretion, integrity, decency and confidentiality, punctuality.

We offer a competitive salary package (gross monthly salary starting from 449 143.76 KZT, 13th -month pay, private medical insurance. Your days off will depend on the Ambassador’s schedule, overtime will be compensated by days/hours off.

The selected candidate will be hired for a period of 1 year, renewable.
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter in English, Dutch or French to astana@diplobel.fed.be, before December 5, 2025.