Driver
UNOPS
Lokasi pekerjaan
Addis Ababa
Detail Pekerjaan
Functional Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Support Service Officer in Ethiopia, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services and clerical support ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driverdemonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
The Driver provides driving services to the staff in the office, Consultants and Experts and UNOPS staff on mission. The incumbent also provides clerical support services inside and messenger services outside the office.
Driving Functions
• Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport.
• Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs provision of inputs for the 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.
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Messenger Functions
• Ensures prompt and accurate delivery of mails to all UN agencies, multilateral, bilateral, embassies and consular, government and non-governmental agencies/organizations operating from Addis Ababa. Delivers documents to the courier companies and other locations as required.
• Takes care of office documents for protocol clearance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other government agencies, Embassies and other international organizations operating from Addis Ababa. Also collects all documents destined to UNOPS ETOH office.
• Assists on clerical work in the office when not performing messenger and driving functions. Specifically, S/he binds documents destined to the UNOPS ETOH office and other partners, and ensures that documents for filing are well arranged for easy tracking by the Support Service / Operation Staff.
• Expedite functions related to staff visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.
Results Expected:
• The key result is accurate, safe and timely execution of the UNOPS office services
• Timely execution of delivery functions;
• Proactive follow-up on protocol issues with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other partners and government agencies;
• Client satisfaction based on feedback against performance and measurements;
• The office car always in good and serviceable condition.
Education/Experience/Language requirements:
Education
• Secondary School Diploma (High School or equivalent) with a minimum of two years of relevant experience is required
• A Technical Diploma in Automotive is an added advantage.
Experience
• Relevant experience is defined as experience working as a Driver
• A valid civilian driver’s license with 2 years of safe driving record is required. This license will be required to pass a UN test/evaluation to drive an armored vehicle. Please attach a copy of your Driver’s License to your Application.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs areas is an added advantage.
• Experience with map reading and global positioning system is desired
• Experience using computer systems or softwares is desired
Language
• Fluency in English and Local Language (Amharic) writing, speaking and reading is required.
• CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
• QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
