Overview

Provides reliable and safe driving services to UNFPA personnel and project personnel, ensuring timely and secure transportation.

Tasks Summary

• Driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors
• Delivery and collection of mail and documentation
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities when required
• Driving services to UNFPA project locations all around the country
• Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness
• Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance, conducting minor repairs and cleaning
• Arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition
• Keeping daily vehicle logs
• Assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports
• Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities
• Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary
• Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate
• Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum five years’ work experience as a driver, with a history of a safe driving record is required.
• Experience in working for the UN system agency, an international organization, development agency, or an embassy is an asset.

Qualification Requirements

Completion of Secondary Level Education (G.C.E. Ordinary Level) or and equivalent qualification is required.