Driver at International Organization for Migration - IOM

Job Description

• Applications are welcome from internal candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.

Context

• Under the overall supervision of the Supply Chain Officer and direct Supervision of Senior Driver, the incumbent shall be responsible for driving IOM vehicles to transport persons and goods authorized by IOM, from one destination to another in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).
• 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.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications
Education

• High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• Valid national driver’s license.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database .

Experience

• Continuous driving experience.
• Possession of a Government driving test grade I and II.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Good knowledge of routes within the Lagos State, Edo State and surrounding states in particular.
• Good knowledge and working experience with HF and VHF Radios
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Flexible in terms of working hours.
• Mature individual, able to work independently, paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated basic computer literacy, especially in Ms Office: Word and Outlook.
• Experience in dealing with UN policies, procedures and operations is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality is mandatory.

Skills

• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines in challenging settings.
• Ability to work in multicultural and multi-ethnic environments.
• Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Ability to work quickly and accurately and pay attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain integrity in performing responsibilities assigned.
• Willingness to assist efficiently in a very busy project environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Languages

• Fluency in English in required.
• IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.