Driver

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNFPA officials and visitors in Jijiga, Ethiopia. The role includes vehicle maintenance, driving, and assisting with administrative duties while upholding high standards of discretion and integrity.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate.
• Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required.

Requirements

• Completed Secondary Level Education.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Three 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.
• Skill in minor vehicle repairs.
• Basic knowledge of the official UN language of the duty station.
• Certificate in Auto Mechanics.

Skills

• Valid Driver's License
• Safe Driving
• Defensive Driving
• Knowledge of Driving Regulations
• Chauffeur Protocol Knowledge
• Local Road Network Knowledge
• Minor Vehicle Repairs
• Automotive Mechanics
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Administrative Support

Languages

English