Job Description
- Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
Context
The incumbent shall be responsible for driving IOM vehicles to transport persons and goods authorized by IOM, from one destination to another in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.
Responsibilities
- Drive IOM office vehicle (s).
- Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily check of Tyres, brakes, engine oil, fan belt etc.
- Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean.
- Keep record of spare parts for the vehicle and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
- Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
- Find the most direct routing 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 measures to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
- Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities 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
Education
- Highschool Degree/with minimum of 2 years relevant working experience or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Valid national driver’s license
Experience
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
- Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles.
- Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
- Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
Skills
- Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines in challenging settings.
- Ability to work in multicultural and multi-ethnic environments.
- Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
- Ability to work quickly and accurately and pay attention to detail.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.
- Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy project environment.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
Languages
- English Language is required (Oral and Written)
IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
