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Vacancy title:
Driver
Jobs at:
International Labour Organization (ILO)Deadline of this Job:
15 May 2020
Within Uganda , Kampala , East Africa
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, April 28, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency dealing with labour problems, particularly international labour standards, social protection, and work opportunities for all. The ILO has 187 member states: 186 of the 193 UN member states plus the Cook Islands are members of the ILO. In 1969, the organisation received the Nobel Peace Prize for improving peace among classes, pursuing decent work and justice for workers, and providing technical assistance to other developing nations.
Job Summary: As a team member, the incumbent provides reliable and safe driving services to the project officers and other authorized officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity and sense of responsibility. The incumbent may be required to carry out certain messenger functions and clerical support services. The incumbent organizes and accurately completes multiple tasks by following established work priorities given by the supervisor, while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationships. Work affects the delivery of mail and pouch and transportation services of the Office.
The Driver works under the overall responsibility of the Director of the ILO Country Office for the United Republic of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi (CO-Dar es Salaam). She or he will directly report to the National Project Coordinator. The supervisor coordinates the daily routine duties and clerical support work and supervision focuses on the successful achievement of assignments.
• Provide reliable and secure driving for official purposes.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs and arrange for timely major repairs and checking of oil, tyres, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. so that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.
• Provide inputs to the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.
• Collect mail and pouch and deliver mail and official documents to government ministries and officials as instructed.
• Meet officials and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with basic visa and customs formalities.
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
• Responsible for accurately maintaining vehicle log books, recording daily trips, to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption to support accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
• Outside driving duties, perform basic office-related tasks such as photocopying, and delivery/collection of various items.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• The ideal candidate for the International Labour Organization ILO Driver job must hold a Primary education, valid driver’s licence, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• At least two years of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
• Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of local roads and conditions.
• Skills in minor vehicle repair.
• Good knowledge of chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
• Good knowledge of security issues.
• Knowledge of rules and procedures on vehicle management including maintenance of official vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and maintenance and repair of vehicles.
• Some knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
• Some basic computer skills to record information in IT systems
• Ability to present a professional image at all times.
• Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays.
• Discretion and respect for confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes
• Ability to lift and carry heavy mail bags and boxes.
• Languages: Working knowledge of an official national language of the duty station and knowledge of English.
ILO core competencies: Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration
Work Hours: 8
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All suitably qualified and interested candidates who wish to join the International Labour Organization in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to apply online at the link below. Click Here
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