Chauffeur UNDSS

The Chauffeur UNDSS position supports the Department of Safety and Security by providing reliable and secure driving services, vehicle maintenance, and logistical support. The role ensures safe transportation of UN personnel and visitors, adherence to UN security standards, and assists with administrative and coordination tasks related to vehicle management and event logistics.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and secure driving services and vehicle maintenance management.
• Drive UN vehicles safely to transport staff, consultants, and visiting delegations to meetings, field missions, workshops, and events in Yaounde and other regions.
• Ensure compliance with UN security and safety standards.
• Conduct routine vehicle checks (engine, brakes, oils and lubricants, tires, etc.).
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness.
• Ensure vehicle maintenance and technical inspections are performed on time.
• Remind about insurance expiry dates for timely renewal.
• Ensure vehicle documents are up to date and compliant with laws.
• Keep vehicle logbook properly filled for monthly fuel usage reports.
• Monitor fuel and other consumables usage using appropriate tools.
• Distribute mail and facilitate liaison between UNDSS and partners.
• Support logistical organization of meetings and workshops.
• Strictly adhere to UN security and safety rules including UNDSS guidelines and travel restrictions during critical periods.
• Adopt safe and defensive driving practices respecting local traffic laws and safety instructions, especially in sensitive or remote areas.
• Remain vigilant to security threats and report incidents or near-misses to supervisors and UNDSS as needed.
• Support emergency and evacuation plans during field missions to ensure safety and operational continuity.
• Assist with logistical setup of events including loading/unloading materials, seating arrangements, and supply distribution.
• Provide support in routine administrative tasks such as photocopying, mail sending, and simple inventory management of vehicle documents.
• Liaise with local service providers (gas stations, garages, logistics providers) with supervisor authorization.
• Demonstrate discretion, reliability, and integrity especially when accompanying senior officials.
• Support effective coordination between UNDP and other agencies for joint technical assistance projects ensuring logistical coherence during joint missions, follow-up visits, and coordination meetings.
• Perform other driving or logistical tasks assigned by the Department Head or Deputy.
• Provide driving support for joint UN missions or coordination meetings as required by the multi-agency nature of the project.
• Perform other tasks necessary for effective office and organizational functioning.

Requirements

• High School certificate required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
• Valid driving license category B required.
• Good knowledge of automotive mechanics is considered an asset.
• Professional experience in a similar position with the United Nations or other recognized international organizations (NGOs, Ministries, International Organizations) is an advantage.
• Experience and knowledge of using VHF, HF radios is an advantage.
• Experience and knowledge of good driving practices and ability to perform minor repairs is an advantage.
• Prior experience driving official vehicles and transporting official visitors is a plus.
• Experience and knowledge of road safety rules and defensive driving is considered an asset.
• Ability to perform administrative formalities related to vehicle management (logbook, insurance file tracking, technical inspection) is a plus.
• Experience and good knowledge of the road map of Cameroon is an asset.
• Familiarity with UN security and safety procedures related to field missions driving is an advantage.
• Fluency in French and practical knowledge of English or vice versa is required.

Skills

• Safe Driving
• Driving License Category A
• Automotive Mechanics
• VHF Radio Communication
• HF radio operation
• Defensive Driving
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• Road Safety Rules
• Vehicle Logbook Management
• Insurance File Tracking
• Technical Vehicle Inspection
• Official Vehicle Driving
• Transporting Official Visitors
• UN Security Procedures
• Field Missions Driving
• Knowledge of Cameroon Road Map
• Administrative Vehicle Management

Languages

French, English