Job opportunity: Driver

Job opportunity: Driver

Job Description

Job Title: Driver,Yaounde , Cameroon, GS2
Job ID: 37619
Location/ West and Central Africa
Full/Part Time : Full-Time/ Regular/Temporary
Regular

Background Information

The Position:             

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services. She/he will work under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Country Representative and the International Operations Manager, the direct supervision of the Country Office Administrative Associate.

Job Purpose:

Providing reliable and safe driving services, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

You would be responsible for:

• Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation; meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities when required;
• Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings;
• Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports;
• Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities;
• Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary;
• Assisting with general administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• GCE O level or its equivalent.
• Knowledge and Experience:
• Valid driver’s license.
• Three (3) years’ work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
• Being familiar with the geographical, social and cultural environment of Yaoundé especially and the zones of UNFPA’s interventions in Cameroon.
• Good knowledge of using HF, VHF radios.
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs.

Languages:

Fluency in French is required; knowledge of English is desirable.

Required Competencies

Values:

• Exemplifying integrity
• Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system
• Embracing diversity in all its forms
• Embracing change

Core Competencies:

• Achieving Results
• Being Accountable
• Developing and Applying Professional Expertisen
• Thinking analytically
• Working in Teams/Managing Ourselves and our Relationships
• Communicating for Impact

Functional Competencies:

• Providing logistical support
• Managing data
• Managing documents, correspondence and reports
• Managing information and work flow
• Planning, organising and multitasking

Compensation and Benefits

This position offers an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the post. The package includes a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits.

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