Overview
Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and cargo. Ensures day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles and logs official trips.
Key Responsibilities
- Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and cargo.
- Makes regular deliveries of parcels, documents, etc.
- Makes minor purchases and collects urgent purchases from local suppliers.
- Collects goods from customs.
- Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities.
- Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.
- Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles, performs minor repairs and ensures the vehicle is kept clean.
- Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
- Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
- Applies good judgment in the context of assignments given.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressive responsible experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorized vehicles is required. Experience with the United Nations or any International organizations is desirable.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent is required. Relevant first-level university degree may be accepted in lieu of two years of required experience. A Valid basic life support (BLS) certificate or equivalent is desirable. A valid National Driver's License is required. A valid defensive driving certificate is desirable.
