Driver

The Driver ensures the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel. The incumbent demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and discretion in performing their responsibility, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

**Driving Services**

- Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods.
- Collect and deliver mail, documents and other items as required.
- Meet and assist assigned personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs formalities.
- Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and provide input for maintenance plans and usage reports.

**Vehicle Maintenance and Documentation**

- Perform routine checks (e.g. oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc) and ensure vehicles are kept in good working condition.
- Carry out minor repairs and coordinate major repairs as needed.
- Keep assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy at all times.
- Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, registration, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts.

**Accident Response**

- Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.

**Administrative and Facility Support**

- Assist Administrative or Support Services with procurement processes, including obtaining quotations for office supplies.
- Inspect, distribute and maintain inventory records of office supplies and equipment.
- Support facility management by arranging minor repairs, liaising with artisans and maintaining a roster of service providers.
- Monitor and support the maintenance of office equipment to ensure optimum performance, including timely follow-up on utility services.
- Respond promptly to repair and maintenance requests raised by authorized personnel.

## **Skills**

Defensive Driving, Professional Driving, Transportation, Inbound Logistics

## **Competencies**

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. **For people managers only:** Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

## **Education Requirements**

- Secondary school (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience is required, OR:
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is desired.
- Driver’s training with a valid driver’s licence is required.

## **Experience Requirements**

**Required**

Relevant experience is considered work experience in safe driving, defensive driving and minor vehicle repair

Experience working for the United Nations (UN) in Iraq is required.

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required.

**Desired**

Experience of working with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is desired.

Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

## **Language Requirements**

Arabic - Fluent - Required

English, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Russian, Spanish - Fluent - Desirable