Overview
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services in support of the UNESCO Office, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity.
Tasks Summary
- Drives UNESCO staff, officials, visitors and authorized personnel using official/project vehicles.
- Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services.
- Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitates basic visa and customs formalities.
- Translates in local language for the Director of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle.
- Drives vehicle on field trips.
- Ensures cost-savings through proper day-to-day use and maintenance of the assigned vehicle.
- Provides inputs to vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
- Arranges for vehicle inspection and repair.
- Ensures availability of required documents/supplies in the assigned vehicle.
- Keeps track of insurance and tax formalities.
- Ensures timely, accurate and correct reporting of accidents.
- Assists on installations and use of HF, VHF radio and satellite phone in the vehicle.
- Delivers and collects mail and documents.
- Undertakes duties of other drivers when they are on leave.
- Performs additional activities to ensure success of the work team.
Experience Requirements
Two years of driving experience with a safe driving record and able to drive a 4x4.
Qualification Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license.
