Introduction

The ILO seeks to recruit a Driver at GS2 for the U.S. Department of Labor project aimed at supporting safe and inclusive work environments in Lesotho.

Project outcomes include:

• Outcome 1: Strengthened capacity of relevant government institutions to monitor and enforce compliance with international labour standards related to OSH, anti-discrimination, and countering Gender Based Violence and Harassment (GBVH) in the world of work.
• Outcome 2: Strengthened government collaboration with local, national, and regional stakeholders to develop and implement policies, procedures, and services to promote OSH and combat discrimination and GBVH in the world of work.

The project will be implemented in the framework of the Safety + Health for All flagship Programme of the ILO. Through the Flagship Programme, the ILO advocates globally and acts locally to promote safe and healthy work environments. The Programme strategy includes a Theory of Change as well as a results framework against which the project will report.

The project falls under the technical responsibility of the ILO Labour Administration, Labour Inspection and Occupational Safety and Health (LABADMIN/OSH) Branch.

2. Reporting lines
The position is located in Maseru, Lesotho under the overall responsibility of the Director of DWT/CO-Pretoria, The Driver will report to the ILO/ITC Project Manager and work closely with other project staff in the team. S/he will also receive guidance and support from the project Finance and Administrative Assistant (FAA) Pretoria Finance and Operation colleagues.

Description of Duties

1. Drive office vehicles for official purposes.
2. Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities.
3. Collect and deliver mail, pouch, documents and other items.
4. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performing minor repairs and arranging for other repairs, and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
5. Keep records of use of vehicle, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing and other services.
6. Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
7. Perform miscellaneous office support functions such as messenger services and making photocopies.
8. Provide inter-office collection and delivery of mail, correspondence, files, documents and other material.
9. Collect and deliver mail from the Post Office, pouch from the airport, documents and other items as and when required.
10. Pack material received for dispatch, affix labels, insert material in envelopes and stamp outgoing mail.
11. Provide logistical support with project workshops, seminars or training when required.
12. Perform other related duties as required.

Required qualifications

Education

Primary education, valid driver’s licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

Experience

Two years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.

Languages

Good knowledge of the local language and knowledge of English.

Competencies

– Valid driver’s licence.
– Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of vehicle.
– Proven ability to drive safely in local traffic conditions.
– Ability to follow instructions. Ability to undertake minor repair.
– Ability to lift and carry heavy mail bags and boxes.
– Ability to work in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner.
– Ability to travel to various districts’ field project sites if necessary.
– Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

optional section (if needed)

Assessed candidates who will be considered as appointable but not selected for this position can also be offered to be assigned on another temporary position at the same or at a lower grade provided that said candidates possesses the minimum qualifications for this position.