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Chauffeur (Administrative Clerk) – U.S. Embassy Bujumbura

The U.S. Mission in Burundi is seeking eligible and qualified candidates for the position of Chauffeur (Administrative Clerk) within the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) at the U.S. Embassy in Bujumbura.

Announcement Number: BUJUMBURA-2026-012
Position: Chauffeur (Administrative Clerk)
Location: Bujumbura, Burundi
Employment Type: Permanent, full-time
Work Schedule: 40 hours per week
Hiring Path: Open to the public
Vacancy Period: September 3 – September 17, 2026
Grade: LE-1015-5
Promotion Potential: LE-5
Security Clearance: Public Trust – Background Investigation

Position Summary

The selected candidate will operate and maintain Defense Attaché Office vehicles used to transport senior Defense officials, DAO personnel and official visitors within Burundi and neighboring areas.

The position also involves administrative support to the Defense Attaché Office, including correspondence, airport operations, assistance with customs and immigration procedures, and routine translation and cultural support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Operating and maintaining DAO vehicles in a safe and professional manner;
• Selecting safe, practical and efficient driving routes;
• Complying with traffic regulations and defensive driving practices;
• Maintaining the cleanliness and serviceability of four vehicles;
• Keeping vehicle, fuel and maintenance records;
• Performing preventive maintenance and minor vehicle repairs;
• Supporting DAO administrative activities and handling official correspondence;
• Assisting with airport operations and official visitors;
• Supporting customs, immigration and other required clearance procedures;
• Providing routine translation and cultural assistance to DAO personnel.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completion of secondary school is required.

Professional Experience

• Minimum three (3) years of documented chauffeur experience/employment.

Language Requirements

• Limited knowledge of English, including reading, writing and speaking, is required and may be tested;
• Good working knowledge of French or Kirundi, including reading, writing and speaking, is required.

Other Requirements and Skills

Applicants should have:

• Good knowledge of Burundi's driving regulations;
• Knowledge of defensive driving and vehicle security procedures;
• Knowledge of administrative procedures;
• Basic computer skills;
• Knowledge of GPS navigation devices;
• A valid passport for international travel;
• Ability to perform basic preventive vehicle maintenance and minor repairs;
• Completion of defensive driving, vehicle security or antiterrorism driver training, or equivalent training;
• Flexibility, reliability, discipline and punctuality;
• Ability to provide advice on cultural matters;
• At least a Class 4 driver's license;
• Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

Important Conditions

Selected candidates must be able to obtain and maintain the required security certification or clearance and will be subject to a background investigation. A pre-employment medical examination may also be required.

The selected candidate must be able to begin work within a reasonable period, approximately six weeks after receiving the required authorization and/or clearances.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through the U.S. Mission's recruitment platform.

Applicants should:

1. Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button on the official vacancy page;
2. Complete the application form;
3. Clearly provide all relevant information regarding education, professional experience, language skills and job-related qualifications;
4. Upload all required supporting documents;
5. Submit the complete application before the closing date.

Incomplete applications may be disqualified. Applicants may edit their application at any time before the vacancy closes.

Required Documents

Applicants should upload all applicable documents, including:

• Residency Permit, if applicable;
• Work Permit, if applicable;
• University Degree, if applicable;
• University Transcript, if applicable;
• Language Scores, if applicable;
• Driver's License;
• Relevant certificates;
• Professional License, if applicable;
• Resume/CV.

Additional documents may be required for Eligible Family Member (EFM) applicants.

Application Deadline

September 17, 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their complete applications before the deadline. Only successful/selected applicants will be contacted by the HR Office.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy Bujumbura – Human Resources Office
Telephone: +257 22 20 70 24
Email: BujumburaHR@state.gov

Official recruitment website: U.S. Mission in Burundi Jobs

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