Driver UNECA at United Nations Economic Commission for Africa: (Deadline 2 August 2023)

Well maintained car and easy arrangement of pick-ups.
Professionalism and smooth driving to avoid unnecessary and inconvenient
breakdowns.

Work Location

Kigali

Expected duration

6 months

Duties and Responsibilities

1. BACKGROUND

This position is in the Economic commission for Africa Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa (SRO-EA) in Kigali. The Driver reports to the Administrative and finance Officer, under the overall supervision and reporting to the director of the Office

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda (Sub-Regional Office for Eastern Africa, SRO-EA)
Duration of contract: Five (6) months (01 July 2023 to 31 December 2023) Extension
Type of Contract: Individual contractor

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

The tasks of Driver will include, but are not necessarily limited to, providing the following assistance:
– Conducts daily checks to ensure the mechanical soundness of the assigned vehicle prior to operating by verifying and undertaking check of petrol, oil water levels, electrical system, blacks tire pressure and condition
– In case his/her vehicle is involved in accident, ensure that the necessary steps confirming to rules and regulations are taken;
– Responsible for the day to day maintenance and cleanliness of the vehicle in his/her charge;
– Keep inform the line managers for any irregular happen to the vehicles and suggest the necessary steps;
– Keep inspect the vehicles’ document of licensing, insurance, inform the line managers as needed;
– Keeps records/logbook as required of the performance and cost of upkeep of the vehicle assigned to him/her;
– Drives ECA official, other visiting UN staff and visitors
– Delivery support as messenger and responsible for safe carrying of pouches, mail or any documents, parcels or other articles entrusted to him/her for transporting as assigned by line manager;
– Assists in logistic work process as necessary, and flexibility in working hours and over the weekend;

Qualifications/special skills

Category C and D Driving License.
Must have 2 year experience in driving

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the UN Secretariat. For this position, fluency in English is required and knowledge of the other is an asset.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.