Deadline for application: 16 May 2011
Driver, GS-2, Lagos
Post Title: Driver, GS-2
Vacancy number: VN-NGR-04-2011
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Duration: Two years
Location: Lagos
UNICEF Nigeria seeks the services of an experienced Driver who will under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative/Human Resources Assistant provides transportation assistance, as a driver, to the Field Office, staff members and other visitors.
The successful candidate will be expected to carry out the following duties:
1. Responsible for safely driving UNICEF vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers including VIPs. Transport assignments for both intra-city and inter-city may also include collection and delivery of official mails, documents and other items.
2. Ensure that all safety regulations, security operating procedures and standard HF & VHF communications procedures are followed. Ensures that all mandated security related equipment is present and operational in the vehicle at all times. Ensure that all required documentations present in the vehicle at all times. Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident or other incident involving the vehicle and or its passengers.
3. Maintain daily checklist on day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicle and review with the Administrative/HR Assistant so that the office could take preventive action in respect of minor/ major repairs needed.
4. Ensure clean and tidy vehicle exterior and interior, including the engine at all time and follow approved maintenance schedule.
5. Maintain vehicle log book to record both official and personal usage Kilometer (KM), Fuel consumption, oil change (this portion relates to no. 3 above under daily checklist.) and ensure that the user signs the log book.
6. Meets official personnel at the airport and performs protocol functions, as required. Provides protocol services for UN personnel and visitors at the airport and hotels as may be required.
7. Performs any other assignment given by the supervisor or as management may decide from time to time.
Minimum Qualifications & Competencies
• Primary education certificate, Secondary School certificate or its equivalent an asset. Professional driver’s license; certificate in vehicle maintenance an asset. Experience in use of HF & VHF communications equipment an asset.
• Minimum Five years’ work experience as a professional driver; safe driving record and two years experience in minor vehicle repairs.
• Good knowledge of English language (written and spoken). Working knowledge of the local language of the duty station is desirable.
• Knowledge of Nigeria roads, vehicle repair and ability to read road maps.
• Knowledge of protocol activities, chauffeur courtesies.
• Basic Knowledge of computer operation, an asset.
• Basic skills in first aid.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment is desirable.
• Interpersonal skills, good judgment, discretion, initiative, and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values
If you are interested in the position and meet the requirements, please forward your application in a sealed envelope marked ‘confidential’ quoting the vacancy number addressed to:
The Human Resources Manager,
UNICEF, UN House, Plot 617/618, Central Area District,
P.M.B 2851, Garki Abuja.
By close of business on Tuesday, 16 May 2011.
Your application should include a completed UN Personal History Form (which can be downloaded by clicking here); your curriculum vitae with your current detailed contact information to include a telephone number & email address and a one-page summary statement that describes how your experience and qualification relate to the job description above.
UNICEF, a smoke-free environment, is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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