Driver

The Driver is responsible for driving assigned IOM vehicles and managing their maintenance to ensure roadworthiness. The role includes arranging minor repairs, ensuring regular servicing, maintaining vehicle records, and supporting office logistics and clerical duties as needed.

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 sheets and monthly reports summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion 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.
• 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.
• Ability to operate different types of vehicles safely and efficiently.
• Knowledge of and adherence to local and national traffic laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in using maps, GPS devices, or navigation apps to find routes.
• Basic understanding of vehicle maintenance, such as checking oil, tire pressure, and other essential systems.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with passengers, dispatchers, or other drivers.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Strong focus on safety practices to prevent accidents and ensure passenger safety.
• Skills to handle unexpected situations, such as traffic delays or vehicle issues.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, especially in heavy traffic or difficult driving conditions.
• Keen observation skills to notice road signs, hazards, and changes in driving conditions.
• Fluency in English and Arabic (oral and written).

Skills

• Valid national driver’s licence
• Knowledge of Driving Regulations
• Experience driving various vehicle models
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• Radio communication
• Email Communication
• Telephone Communication
• Safe Vehicle Operation
• Adherence to traffic laws
• Map Reading
• GPS navigation
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Safety Practices
• Traffic delay management
• Calmness under pressure
• Observation Skills

Languages

English, Arabic