Driver

The Driver will be responsible for driving IOM vehicles to transport staff and authorized goods safely and cost-effectively. Duties include vehicle maintenance, route planning, and ensuring confidentiality and security during transport operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).
• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles, including daily checks of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.
• Arrange for minor repairs and ensure that the vehicles are kept clean.
• Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
• Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
• Find the most direct and safe route 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.
• Prepare daily log sheet and monthly report summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality and discreteness in discussions involving IOM and its officials.
• Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/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.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; visit post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
• Assist country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc., when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid national driver’s licence.
• 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.
• Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor requirements.
• Knowledge of road safety regulations and UNDSS security procedures.
• Preventive vehicle maintenance and basic mechanical troubleshooting.
• Fleet logbook, fuel consumption, and vehicle inspection management.
• Ability to drive different vehicle types (4x4s, buses, trucks, armored vehicles where applicable) and spare parts.
• Route planning and navigation, including remote field locations.
• Safe transport of staff, visitors, cargo, and sensitive documents.
• Basic computer skills (email, GPS/TBS, mobile applications, vehicle tracking systems)
• Fluency in French and Kirundi (oral and written) required.
• Working knowledge of English is desirable.

Skills

• Valid national driver’s licence
• Driving Rules and Regulations
• Driving Various Vehicles
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• Radio communication
• Email Communication
• Telephone Communication
• UN and donor requirements
• Road safety regulations
• UNDSS security procedures
• Preventive Vehicle Maintenance
• Mechanical Troubleshooting
• Fleet logbook management
• Fuel Consumption Management
• Vehicle inspection management
• Route planning and navigation
• Safe transport of staff and cargo
• Basic Computer Knowledge
• GPS and vehicle tracking systems

Languages

French, Kirundi, English