Driver-Multiple positions, Multiple positions

Driving responsibilities

1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of high-ranking officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangement when required;

• The office driver provides occasional driving services support to the UNOPS operations and program.

• Keeps abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings;

1. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;

2. Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely check / changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc so that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times;

3. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate and check for vehicle maintenance and assistance in preparing vehicle reports; (provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports)

4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts in the vehicle;

5. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Daily interaction with peers and supervisor 

4. Final Product

• Ensuring vehicles are serviceable, functioning and available for tasking,

• Ensuring all required administration including vehicle logs, maintenance schedules etc are completed and current; and

• Ensuring vehicle movement is completed in a safe and timely manner.

Education 

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required.

• Diploma or certification in administration-related subjects or business administration would be an asset

 Work Experience 

• Minimum of (2) years of driving experience is required at the national level

• Proven track record of safe and responsible driving.

• Knowledge of local road’s geography is required.

• Knowledge of the local traffic driving rules and regulations is required 

• Work experience as a driver within the UN system or similar international organization is an asset.

• Experience in driving Armored vehicles and C1 driving license Category is highly desirable)

• Ability to identify and report vehicle issues promptly with demonstrated experience in basic vehicle maintenance.

• Experience in computer/office productivity software will be an asset.

Language:

• Effective communication skills, including proficiency in Arabic &  good  English language is required