The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Representative, Deputy Representative, high-ranking UN officials and visitors. 

You will report to the Regional Programme Coordinator in Gambela.

Job Purpose:

Providing reliable and safe driving services, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.  

Duties & Responsibilities

• Providing reliable and safe driving services by 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;

• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.

• Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities;

• Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary;

• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.

• Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate;

• Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required.

Job requisition number:  6532

Type of contract: Fixed Term GS-2

Job Requirements

Education:

• Completed Secondary Level Education. Certificate in Auto Mechanics 

 Knowledge and Experience: 

• Valid driver’s license.

• 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. 

Languages: 

• Basic knowledge of the official UN language of the duty station. Knowledge of local language in Gambela is desirable.

How to Apply

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