Driver

United Nations Office for Project Services

Location:
Damascus, Syria
Grade:
LICA 2
Category:
General Staff
Posted Jul 14, 2026Apply by Jul 30, 2026 (2d left)
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The Driver ensures the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel, maintains vehicles, and provides administrative and facility support. The incumbent demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and discretion in performing their responsibilities, including working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods.
  • Collect and deliver mail, documents and other items as required.
  • Meet and assist assigned personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs formalities.
  • Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and provide input for maintenance plans and usage reports.
  • Perform routine checks (e.g. oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc) and ensure vehicles are kept in good working condition.
  • Carry out minor repairs and coordinate major repairs as needed.
  • Keep assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy at all times.
  • Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, registration, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts.
  • Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.
  • Assist Administrative or Support Services with procurement processes, including obtaining quotations for office supplies.
  • Inspect, distribute and maintain inventory records of office supplies and equipment.
  • Support facility management by arranging minor repairs, liaising with artisans and maintaining a roster of service providers.
  • Monitor and support the maintenance of office equipment to ensure optimum performance, including timely follow-up on utility services.
  • Respond promptly to repair and maintenance requests raised by authorized personnel.

Requirements

  • Secondary school (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Driver’s training with a valid driver’s licence is required.
  • Relevant experience is work in safe driving, defensive driving and minor vehicle repair.
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required.
  • Experience of working in multicultural environments or UN system organizations in a developing country is desired.
  • Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Skills

  • Safe Driving
  • Defensive Driving
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Minor Vehicle Repairs
  • Driving Rules and Regulations
  • Driver's Licence
  • Transport Management
  • Multicultural Environment Experience
  • Humanitarian Experience

Languages

Arabic, English