Driver
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Driving/Transport
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
ontract Type: Special Short term ungraded (Up to 9 months)
Org Type: Country Office
Grade: UG
Under the overall supervision of Chief of Mission (CoM) in coordination with Head of Resources Management and direct supervision of Senior Procurement Assistant; and, in collaboration with relevant units, the Driver will be responsible and accountable for transport and maintenance vehicle in Country and Sub-Office.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).
- Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.
- Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean.
- Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
- Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
- Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.
- Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.
- Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.
- Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
- Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
- Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
- When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma
Work History:
- Relevant working experience for 2 years as a minimum
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Valid national driver’s licence
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
- Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles.
- Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
- Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
- n depth knowledge of driving skill.
- In depth knowledge of traffic law and safety protocol.
- Ability to map and location reading knowledge.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance.
