Driver SC2 -Kobayat

Job Description

Job Purpose: To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities.

Key Responsibilities (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

Within delegated authority and under the direct supervision of the Fleet Manager/BSA and the overall supervision of the Head of Field Office, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/ commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorized destinations.
• Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle logbooks, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status, to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
• Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorizations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.
• Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office tele phone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Standard Minimum Qualifications: 

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.

Experience: At least two years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other motorized vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.

Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic. Knowledge of French language is an added advantage.