DRIVER

The Driver position at OHCHR Syria Country Office involves safely transporting authorized personnel and goods, performing minor vehicle maintenance, and assisting with deliveries and official errands. The role requires knowledge of driving rules, security awareness, and the ability to interact tactfully with officials and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and the transport of general cargo goods and/or specialized hazardous good vehicles.
• Makes regular deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the UN offices and other offices and institutions, e.g. Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions, etc.
• Makes minor purchases and collects urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested.
• Collects goods from the customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities.
• May make or collect payment for goods.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.
• Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Applies good judgment in the context of assignments given.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Seeks MOPs, security clearances and stays up to date to security advisories as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver training with a valid driver’s license.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience as a driver with a safe driving records is required.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorized vehicles is required.
• Experience working with other United Nations entities or similar international organizations is desirable.
• English is required at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Arabic is required at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

• Safe Driving
• Vehicle Operation
• Driver Training
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Transportation Coordination
• Security Awareness
• Driving License
• Experience with Motorized Vehicles
• UN Driving Experience

Languages

English, Arabic