UN Jobs – Senior Driver – International Labour Organization (ILO)
Job Title: Senior Driver
Organisation: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: National Programme Manager Project Coordinator (NPC)
Vacancy no.: DC/DAR/GS/2021/03
About US:
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 will provide reliable and safe driving services to the Office Director and other officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity and sense of responsibility. The incumbent is accountable for arranging airport VIP and protocol services and customs clearances when receiving high-level delegations. The incumbent may be required to carry out certain messenger functions and clerical support services. The incumbent is required to plan and organise workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines, and shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs. Work affects the delivery of mail and pouch and transportation services of the Office.
The incumbent operates with some operational independence in carrying out assignments and supervision focuses on the successful achievement of assignments. The incumbent will receive procedural and day-to-day operational supervision.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the provision of safe and reliable driving services for official purpose.
- Keep a timetable for arrivals and departures of officials and other authorized personnel and visitors. Meet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa and customs formalities.
- Deliver and collect mail and documents and other items.
- Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and documentation.
- Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc. in order to keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition at all times.
- 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 assigned vehicles.
- Where appropriate, schedule drivers and vehicles for use on a daily basis.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
- Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registrations and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles.
- Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores. Perform other miscellaneous office support functions such as messenger services..
- Perform other relevant duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Senior Driver job opportunity should have completed primary education. Valid and clean driving licence. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
- A minimum of three to four years of relevant work experience with a safe driving record. Driving experience with a UN agency, diplomatic or international organization.
- Languages: Good knowledge of the local language and knowledge of English.
Competencies
- High level of driving
- Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
- Proven ability to drive safely in local traffic conditions
- Good knowledge of local roads and conditions.
- Skills in minor vehicle repair.
- Good knowledge of chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
- Good knowledge of security issues.
- Good knowledge of rules and procedures on vehicle management including maintenance of official vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and maintenance and repair of vehicles.
- Knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
- Basic computer skills to record information in IT systems.
- In addition to the 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], this position requires:
- 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 lift heavy mail bags and boxes.
- Ability to take initiatives. Discretion.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.
How to Apply:
All candidates who wish to join the International Labour Organisation, ILO, in this capacity should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 9th March 2021
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