Driver at International Organization for Migration - IOM

SVN No.: SVN2019/86
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Organizational Unit: Procurement and Logistics
IOM Classification: G2
Type of Appointment: Special Short Term (SST) Grade Equivalent Contract (Renewable)
Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Context

• Under the overall supervision of the Procurement & Logistics Officer/Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Procurement & Logistics Assistant in Yola, the successful candidate will be responsible for completing standard driving and logistics supporting activities in line with IOM’s rules and regulations.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

• Drive IOM office vehicle (s).
• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily check of tyres, brakes, engine oil, fan belt etc.
• Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean.
• Keep record of spare parts for the vehicle and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
• Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
• Make sure that the vehicle always has full tank prior departure for field trips.
• Find the most direct routing 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.
• Ensure communication equipment in the vehicle are functioning properly and perform frequent radio checks with UN security office as well as radio the base for every vehicle movement (arrival & departure points).
• Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials.
• Take proper measures to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
• Collect and delivers mails/documents as assigned.
• Ensure that the steps required by the local rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
• Assist in moving, relocation and general arrangements of office and shelter furniture and items.
• Record incoming and outgoing correspondence in the mail register.
• Send and receive courier packages, photocopy, faxing and filing of documents
• Perform Any other duty you may be ask
  

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Certificate / Diploma / Degree in related field;
• Professional license in driving; two years of relevant experience in driving required
• A demonstrated level of computer literacy is required, including experience in working with Microsoft Office Package (Word, Excel and Outlook).
• Previous experience in similar capacity; preferably within the international humanitarian field.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Native Language; Fluency in multiple languages advantageous;

Required Competencies
The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following competencies:

Value:

• Inclusion & respect for diversity
• Shows respect and sensitivity towards gender, culture, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, political conviction and other differences.
• Encourages the inclusion of all team members and stakeholders while demonstrating the ability to work constructively with people with different backgrounds and orientations.
• Promotes the benefits of diversity; values diverse points of view and demonstrate this in daily work and decision making.
• Challenges prejudice, biases and intolerance in the workplace.

Integrity & transparency:

• Upholds and promotes the Standards of Conduct and Unified Staff Regulations and Rules.
• Delivers on commitments; manages the organization’s resources reliably and sustainably.
• Embraces and encourages transparency, balancing this with the need for discretion and confidentiality as appropriate.
• Maintains impartiality and takes prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour.
• Does not abuse one’s position and acts without consideration of personal gain. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.

Professionalism:

• Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter and willingness to improve knowledge and skills.
• Seeks to raise professional standards in self and others through daily work and activities.
• Adapts quickly to change and is decisive and versatile in face of uncertainty.
• Shows self-control and persistence when faced with difficult problems, and remains calm in stressful situations.
• Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

Core competencies:
Teamwork:

• Establishes strong relationships with colleagues and partners; relates well to people at all levels.
• Is fully aware of the team purpose, respects and understands individual and collective responsibilities.
• Willingly puts in extra effort without being asked and adopts a "hands-on" approach whenever necessary to achieve team objectives.
• Coordinates own work with that of the team to meet agreed

Delivering results:

• Produces quality results and provides quality services to clients.
• Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services.
• Manages time and resources efficiently, monitoring progress and making adjustments as necessary.
• Shows understanding of own role and responsibilities in relation to expected results.

Managing and sharing knowledge:

• Keeps abreast of new developments in own field of competence and creates opportunities for knowledge management initiatives.
• Shares knowledge and learning willingly, and proactively seeks to learn from the experiences of others.
• Puts new learning into practice and draws on diverse sources of ideas and inspiration.
• Contributes to the identification of improvements to work processes and assists in implementing them.

Accountability:

• Accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness of work.
• Takes ownership of all responsibilities within own role and honours commitments to others and to the Organization.
• Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Accepts and gives constructive criticism; acknowledges and corrects mistakes and apply lessons learned for improvement.

Communication:

• Presents information using language and sequence of ideas that is easy for recipients to understand.
• Adapts communication to the recipient’s needs, asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication.
• Encourages others to share their views, using active listening to demonstrate openness and to build understanding of different perspectives.
• Listens carefully and genuinely to the views and positions of others; acts on received information.

Other:

• Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
• Only candidates residing in the country of the duty station within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
• Women with the above qualifications are encouraged to apply.
  

Applicants should submit their Applications via email to: HRNIGERIA@iom.int indicating position applied on subject line

Note

• In order for the applications to be considered valid, IOM only accepts applications with a cover letter not more than one page specifying the motivation for application, addressed to Human Resources, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and with a subject line SVN2019.86 Yola. Driver G2.
• All applications should include a functional email address, mobile numbers and detailed curriculum vitae (CV).
• This position is open only to Nigerian National applicants and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.