Light Vehicle Driver, G3

The Light Vehicle Driver at the GS-3 level is responsible for safe driving of vehicles, delivery of parcels and documents, minor vehicle maintenance, and supporting logistics operations at the United Nations Regional Office for Central Africa in Libreville, Gabon.

Responsibilities

• Makes deliveries of parcels, documents, etc. between the office and other offices and institutions.
• 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.
• Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel.
• Collects and delivers mail, documents, and other items.
• Meets official personnel at the airport.
• 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 vehicle is kept clean.
• Performs VIP and standby driver duties.
• Assists the workshop in the preparation of vehicles for field trips, such as changing wheels, cleaning air filters and general check-over.
• Logs fuel consumption, maintenance etc.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of accident.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Post-secondary technical or vocational qualification in the relevant field or equivalent combination of training and experience in ground transport management is desirable.
• A valid driver's license for "BCD Categories" is required.
• A minimum of two years of experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required.
• Experience in driving armored vehicles is required.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorized vehicles is desirable.
• French language proficiency at UN Level II in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is required.
• English language proficiency at UN Level I in reading, writing, listening, and speaking is desirable.

Skills

• Safe Driving
• Ground Transport Operations
• Driving armoured vehicles
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Logistical Support
• Driving Various Vehicles
• Driver's License BCD Categories

Languages

French, English