Driver - SC2 - Peshawar

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JOB TITLE:

Driver

TYPE OF CONTRACT:

Service Contract

UNIT/DIVISION:

Management Services Unit

DUTY STATION (City, Country):

Peshawar, Pakistan

DURATION:

12 months

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE OF THE ASSIGNMENT: To provide efficient and safe transportation of authorized personnel and/or commodities. The job holder will report to the Business Support Assistant (Transport) and will be based in the Field Office Peshawar, Pakistan.

ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.

Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorized destinations.

Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status, to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.

Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorizations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.

Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.

Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.

OTHER POST REQUIREMENTS:

Deliver and collects goods, mail, documents and other items.

Take care of the day-to-day efficient maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.;

Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.

Maintain vigilance regarding security situation and immediately inform the concern on radio/mobile etc.

Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc. Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the supervisor.

Take the steps required in accordance with the rules and regulation in case of an accident. Deal respectfully with the colleagues, passengers and public masses; and have problem solving approach.

Submit Monthly fuel consumption report of assigned vehicle. Vehicle will be parked in safe place and will not be left unattended.

When required, provide translation of basic information from the local language into an official language for the UN international staff in the vehicle.

Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Ability to read and understand specific vehicle operation manuals to ensure safe and appropriate operations of the vehicle.

Perform other related duties in line with the job profile.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Education:

Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver's license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.

Experience:

Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles. Experience in defensive driving is desirable.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.
• Knowledge of the vehicle loading capacity and other parameters.
• Knowledge of driving/boat operating rules and regulations whichever applicable.
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment (e.g. fire extinguishers, buoyant wearable safety devices, etc.).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic skills to assist in case of emergency, knowledge of first aid basic methods.
• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.

Languages:

Fluency (level C) in the UN language in use at the duty station and in the duty station's language, if different.

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