Driver (Porto Alegre/RS)

Job Description

Drive assigned IOM office vehicle. Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc. Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean. Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts. 

Responsibilities

Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle. Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes. Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license

Clean driving record

Proven experience as a professional driver

Knowledge of traffic laws and local routes

Ability to follow routes, schedules, and instructions accurately

Strong sense of responsibility, punctuality, and reliability

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge

Ability to assist with loading and unloading when required

Strong time management skills and ability to work under pressure

Required Skills

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