The driver will aim to provide the effectiveness mobility of staff in terms of transportation within the city and for field mission within the country and cross border missions.

• Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of missions, for the transport of general cargo goods and or specialized hazardous good vehicles.
• Makes regular deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the UN office and other offices and institutions, e.g. Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions, etc.
• Makes minor purchases and collects urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested.  Collect goods from customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities.  May make or collect payment for goods.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required.
• 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.; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Ensure 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.
• Ensure the availability of SRM compliance equipment such as bullet proof helmets/vests, first aid kit/trauma bag accounted for the bullet proof helmets/vest before and after the mission.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, , office directory, map of the city/country, , necessary spare parts.
• Take on other duties as required by the office due to shifting of operational priorities.

Professionalism  – Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security, and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently traveled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers.  Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Able to perform analysis, modeling, and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

High school diploma or equivalent. Driver training with a valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• A minimum of (three) 3 years’ experience as a driver is required.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle maintenance is required.
• Previous working experience as a driver in UN, International Organization, or Embassy is desirable.
• Having license/trained for driving armored vehicle is desirable.
• Having successfully completed first aid training is desirable.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorised vehicles desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluent written and spoken Turkish and working level of English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

  Other:

• A valid Driver’s license (specific documents through e-governmental web page might be requested at interview stage).
• Physically qualified to operate as driver.