Overview
The driver is responsible for providing transport assistance to the office, ensuring reliable and safe driving services for UNFPA staff, officials, and visitors.
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
- Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings
- 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
- Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities
- Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary
- Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate
- Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required
Required Experience
Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
Qualifications
- Completed Secondary Level Education.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Professional Driver license.
