Application period 24-Sep-2024 to 01-Oct-2024
Functional Responsibilities:
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Performs VIP and Standby Driver duties;
- Makes deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the mission compound(s) and other offices and institutions, e.g. Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions, etc;
- Collect goods from Customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities. Drives vehicles safely for the transportation of authorised personnel and general cargo goods;
- Collects and delivers mail, documents, and other items;
- Meets personnel traveling on official duty at the airport;
- Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors;
- Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs to be done by third party, and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean;
- Assists the workshop in the preparation of trucks for field trips, such as changing wheels, cleaning air filters, and general check-over;
- Logs fuel consumption, maintenance etc;
- Ensures that the steps required by the Rules and Regulations in case of accident are followed;
- Record all movement of the vehicle with the odometer in vehicle log book;
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Eduction:
A high school diploma or equivalents in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience is required.
Expereince:
- A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the provision of driver services is required.
- Experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required.
- A valid driver’s license is required.
- Experience driving in manual and automatic, Experience driving hybrid and electric vehicles
- Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, light passenger vehicles, sedans, heavy and light 4x4 sports utility vehicles (SUV's), ambulances and pick-up trucks, cargo and passenger van is desirable.
- Experience driving VIPs/high level officials for international organizations, embassies or governmental institutions is desirable
Language:English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat.
For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic (both oral and written) is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.