Overview

To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.

Tasks Summary

• Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations.
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities.
• Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status.
• Ensure the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor.
• Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor.
• Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills.

Experience Requirements

• Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorized vehicles.
• Experience in defensive driving is desirable.

Qualification Requirements

• Completion of secondary school education.
• Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
• Have official driving license type C above 12 tons, Bus Driver or license for public transportation is preferable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Good in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Work Modality:

Remuneration: Competitive salaries per job level