Overview
To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations.
- Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities.
- Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status.
- Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor.
- Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems.
- Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills.
- Perform other related duties or assignments in line with the position level and expertise as assigned by activity manager.
Required Experience
Minimum 2 years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.
Qualifications
Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
