Overview
Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and makes regular deliveries of parcels and documents. Ensures day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles and logs official trips.
Key Responsibilities
- Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorised personnel.
- Makes regular deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the UN office and other offices and institutions.
- Makes minor purchases and collect urgent purchases from local suppliers.
- Collect goods from the customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities.
- Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities.
- Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.
- Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
- Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
- Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
- Applies good judgment in the context of assignments given.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorised vehicles is desirable. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair is desirable.
Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent. Driver training with a valid driver’s license.
