Overview
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to staff at the Country Office, and other UN officials and visitors. The role reports to the Administrative Assistant.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports.
- Ensuring safety and custody of the vehicle, including tools.
- Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities.
- Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary.
- Guiding and coaching newly recruited drivers as appropriate.
- Ensuring that all required driving training is successfully completed and certifications are updated accordingly.
- Assisting Country Office staff with general administrative duties as required.
- Perform any other duties as requested by the Supervisor and the UNFPA Management team.
Required Experience
- Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
- Skill in minor vehicle repairs.
Qualifications
- Completed Secondary Level Education.
- Valid driver’s license.
