Overview
To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 good condition, maintenance is done on time, and vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorisations and supplies.
- Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems.
- 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.
Required Experience
At least two 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.
Qualifications
Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.
