Job Title: Driver
Contract: Service Contract
Grade: SC 2
Duty Station: Tunis
Duration: 6 month
Accountabilities:
Under the overall supervision of the Country Director, the incumbentwill be responsible for the following duties:
- Provide reliable driving services by using assigned transport means for the transport of authorized WFP staff members, officials and visitors as per authorized routing following UN safety and security rules and regulations; Deliver and collect goods, mail, documents and other items.
- Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
- 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.
- Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
- Produce weekly records of mileage travelled and tonnage moved.
- Negotiate, liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate vehicle movements in designated areas.
- Check means of transport for mechanical fitness and the security of the cargo, ensuring that cargo is protected against all weather conditions.
- Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the supervisor.
- Take the steps required in accordance with the rules and regulations in case of an accident.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Desirable skills:
(Additional skills which the candidate should possess to provide a competitive edge versus other candidates.)
- Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorized vehicles;
- Some experience in the applications of software technology (use of MS Word and/or MS Excel).
- Defensive driving, first aid training