Senior Driver

Overview

The Senior Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Head of Office, UNESCO/UN officials, and visitors, ensuring timely and secure transportation.

Key Responsibilities

• Drives the Head of Office, UNESCO/UN officials, staff, and visitors.
• Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services.
• Meets senior staff, officials, and visitors at the airport and facilitates basic visa and customs formalities.
• Translates in local language for the Head of Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle.
• Coordinates routes and schedules drivers and vehicles.
• May instruct other drivers in traffic and safety regulations.
• May coordinate arrangements for major repairs.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper upkeep and maintenance of vehicles.
• Prepares vehicle maintenance logs and reports.
• Assists on installations and use of HF, VHF radio and satellite phone.
• Ensures availability of required documents/supplies in the vehicle.
• Keeps track of insurance and tax formalities.
• Ensures timely, accurate, and correct reporting of accidents.
• Delivers and collects mail and documents.
• Undertakes basic clerical duties such as photocopying, binding, filing, and paying office bills.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a driver.
• Experience within the UN system, and international organisation or diplomatic mission.
• Experience in customs procedures and protocol.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary, technical or vocational education.
• Valid category B driving license held for more than 5 years.
• Certification in first aid.

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