Driver

Port Moresby

  • Organization: IOM - International Organization for Migration
  • Location: Port Moresby
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-2, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Administrative support
    • Logistics
    • Transport and Distribution
  • Closing Date:

Job Description

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

 

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has been operating in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since 2001, working on complex emergencies and providing humanitarian relief while building capacity of the Government for better migration management. Operating through its Country Office in Port Moresby and 12 field-offices across the country, IOM’s programmes focus on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness and response, peacebuilding, labour mobility and human development, climate change, countering trafficking in persons, immigration and border governance, legal identity, protection, assisted voluntary return and reintegration, migration, and health.
Under direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient day today transport and logistical/ administrative  support in implementation of Programmes in IOM Port Moresby and will be accountable and responsible for providing driving services and general support to the IOM staff.      

Responsibilities

  • Driving IOM office vehicle (s) in accordance with the security and transportation procedures IN271, ensuring the safe and on-time arrival of the passenger from/to the duty station or destination. 
  • Driving office vehicles (s) for transport of authorized personnels and IOM beneficiaries, and for delivery/collection of supplies, mail, documents and other items.
  • Ensure cost-savings through proper use of assigned vehicle, accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
  • Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc. 
  • Keep record of spare parts for the vehicle and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
  • Keep the vehicle maintenance log updated.  Keep a log of trips, daily mileage, gas consumption and other relevant information; submit report to supervisor on a regular basis. Prepare daily log sheet and monthly report summarizing statistics for mileage, fuel consumption, usage, etc. 
  • Ensure that the vehicle undertakes regular service intervals/ regular checking of the vehicle parts and record vehicle maintenance history in an excel file created for each vehicle.
  • Ability to create, edit and present information (queries, reports, documents)  in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats  such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using Microsoft Office tools.
  • Ensure that the IOM vehicle is used only for official/ authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.
  • Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials.
  • Take proper precaution to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
  • Ensure that the steps required by the organization and local rules & regulations (pertaining to driving) are taken care in case of involvement in accident.
  • Encode/ collects and compiles data related to vehicle millage in excel tracking sheet to monitor the use of vehicle and to deduct timely those related to personal use.
  • Delivery IOM document, courier, medicine for beneficiary as when require
  • Perform any other duties that the supervisor may assign.

Qualifications

Education
  • Completed secondary school diploma with 4 years of professional driving experience; Completed Bachelor degree with 2 years of professional driving experience.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
 
Experience
  • Possess a Class six (6) driver’s license
  • Possess knowledge of driving rules and regulations
  • Possess skills in minor repair
  • Flexible working hours, willingness to work at weekends and to extend if needed.
  • Knowledge/experience with UN Security (radio checks, defensive driving) an advantage.
  • Experience with radio equipment operations
  • Knowledge of Ms Office programs (Word, Excel etc) 
Languages
  • For all applicants, fluency in English  and Tok Pisin is required 
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
 
Required Competencies
 
IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
 
Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
  • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
  • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
  • Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
  • Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies – behavioural indicators (Level 1)
  • Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
  • Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
  • Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
  • Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
  • Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
 
Notes
  1. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
  2. This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.
  3. This post is subject to local recruitment. Only those holding a valid residence and work permit for the country where this position is based will be eligible for consideration.
  4. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, verification of residency, visa, and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
  5. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.
  6. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.
  7. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM online recruitment system. The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.
For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies

Required Skills

  • Driving

Job info

Contract Type: Special Short Term Graded (Up to 9 months)
Initial Contract Duration: 6
Vacancy Type: Special Vacancy Notice
Recruiting Type: General Service
Grade: G-2
Alternative Required Language 1: English
Alternative Required Language2: Tok Pisin
We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.
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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