Drivers

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the head of sub-office and other UN officials and visitors, ensuring discretion, integrity, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The role includes vehicle maintenance, record keeping, and supporting office administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and secure driving services for authorized personnel including visiting officials.
• Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government offices, embassies, commercial establishments, and UN offices.
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required.
• Verify that all passengers wear seatbelts at all times in the vehicle.
• Check that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Adhere to relevant job specific guidelines and policies of UN Women such as vehicle management policy.
• Check that all vehicles comply with the Security and Safety standards established at the duty station.
• Record accurate odometer readings and fuel purchases, maintain vehicle maintenance records, and submit reports to supervisor.
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle including routine checks and minor repairs.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report any defects or safety concerns.
• Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents and supplies in the vehicle.
• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records.
• Assist in mailing and distribution of publications and payment of bills as required.
• Monitor time to return to compound as per security rules and guidance.
• Report any misconduct behaviour and document risk factors if they occur.
• Support UN Women in building trust and enhancing networking with other UN agencies, partners, and local authorities.
• Coordinate with security team before field missions and road travels.
• Coordinate with other drivers from UN agencies and partners during field missions and UN convoys.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary education is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Experience in administration, logistical, and protocol support services is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining accurate vehicle and fuel logs, including record-keeping practices that support audit and accountability requirements, is required.
• Experience working with Government partners is desirable.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
• Working knowledge of English is required.
• Working knowledge of Dari and Pashto is required.
• Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

Skills

• Safe Driving
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Fuel Log Management
• Records Keeping
• Protocol Support
• Logistical Support
• Administration Support
• Driving License
• Office Software Usage
• MS Word
• Excel
• Government Liaison
• Audit Compliance

Languages

English, Dari, Pashto