The Senior Driver will be responsible for providing reliable, safe, and timely transportation services for staff, officials, visitors, and goods, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and road safety regulations.
- Drive the vehicle(s) assigned for the Chief of Mission/Head of Office/Regional Director;
- Guide, monitor and organize the transportation schedules of the other drivers in the unit/office/duty station;
- Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.;
- Arrange for minor repairs and ensures 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;
- Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle;
- Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves 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; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required;
- When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.;
- Brief and train drivers in all the above duties and responsibilities; and,
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
EDUCATION
• Valid national driver’s licence.
EXPERIENCE
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
