Temporary Appointment

tendersglobal.net

Job Description

The Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact, discreet and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Major Responsibilities:

Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
Drives office vehicles for the transport of UNICEF TCO/ EAPRO staff, officials, and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.
Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport; and may assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.
Maintenance of assigned vehicle
Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes, water levels, and car washing.
Documentation of vehicle related information.
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, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate:
Education:

A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.

Work Experience:

A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver for executives is preferable.

Language Proficiency: