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Driver, Multiple positions

Palma | Praia

  • Organization: UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project Services
  • Location: Palma | Praia
  • Grade: Administrative support - LICA-2, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Transport and Distribution
  • Closing Date: 2025-05-21

Job categories Administration
Vacancy code VA/2025/B5327/30123
Department/office AFR, ESAMCO, Mozambique
Duty station Palma, Mocimboa Da Praia, Mueda, Mozambique
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-2
Duration Open Ended Contract
Application period 07-May-2025 to 21-May-2025
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Functional Responsibilities

The position requires the incumbent to have a client oriented approach, high standards of professionalism and responsibility, good communication skills, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The position is based either Palma, Mocimboa da Praia or Mueda - Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.                                                                                 
The incumbent of this post is responsible for the following duties: 

1. Provides reliable and secure driving services by:              a) Driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of peacekeeping                  missions, for the transport of cargo goods and/or hazardous goods vehicles;

     b) Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; and 

     c) Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.

2. Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of  inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports; 

3. Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery,  brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that  the vehicle is kept clean; 

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

5. Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of  involvement in an accident. 

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:
  • Completion of secondary school or equivalent; drivers training with a valid driver's license.

Experience:
  • Two years work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required;
  • Driving and vehicle maintenance skills are required;
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs is an asset;
  • Experience with an NGO or the United Nations is desirable.
Language Requirements:
  • Full working knowledge of English and Portuguese is required.

Licenses:
  • A valid Mozambique Driver’s license is required
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Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.
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