Driver, GS-2 at UNFPA

[Jamii Opportunities]

Job Title: Driver, GS-2
Reporting to: Operations Manager/ Operations Specialist.

Job Description
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.

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.
• 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.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
Completed Secondary Level Education.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, 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.

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