Senior Driver

Summary of Key Functions:

1. Provision of reliable and secure driving services

2. Proper use of vehicle

3. Carry out radio check when required

4. Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle

5. Availability of documents/ supplies

6. Immediate action in case of an accident

• Provides reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of Regional Director/Head of Office, other high-ranking officials and visitors 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.

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

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

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

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

• Provides administrative, logistical and procurement support:

• Timely processing of incoming and outgoing mail and documentation; maintenance of the corresponding register and distribution as appropriate; 

• Support to organization of and logistical preparation for field trips, visiting missions, meetings, conferences, workshops, retreats; preparation of logistics arrangements, including circulation of the documentation to be reviewed;

• Receipt of shipments, customs clearance arrangements, preparation of documents for shipments (received/sent), arrangements for shipments. Preparation of all necessary documentation, implementation of follow-up actions, drafting correspondence related to shipments/customs clearance;

• Arrangement of travel and hotel reservations, preparation of travel authorizations.

a. Education

Completion of secondary school or equivalent; A valid civilian driver's license is mandatory. 

• Advanced Safe Driver Training - Armored Vehicle - Certificate is an advantage.

• Emergency Trauma Bag Training (ETB), Individual First Aid Kit Training (IFAK) are an advantage.

b. Experience

• Three years of work experience as a driver; safe driving record.

• Experience as a driver with the UN, NGO or international organization is desired.

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

• Experience using excel and online systems to record travels and car utilization.

c. Key Competencies 

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

• Integrity

• Professionalism

• Respect for Diversity

• Communications skills 

• Teamwork skills