Driver Full-Time

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance — International IDEA is an intergovernmental organization that supports sustainable democracy worldwide. International IDEA’s mission is to support sustainable democratic change by providing comparative knowledge, and assisting in democratic reform, and influencing policies and politics.

International IDEA acts as a catalyst for democracy building; by providing knowledge resources, policy proposals and supporting democratic reforms in response to specific national requests. It works together with policy makers, governments, UN organizations and agencies and regional organizations engaged in the field of democracy building.

International IDEA develops, shares and enables the use of comparative knowledge in its key areas of expertise: electoral processes,constitution building,political participation and representation, democracy and development and democracy assessments.
It also addresses the important issues of gender, diversity, and conflict and security as they relate to democracy.

International IDEA is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and works worldwide through offices in New York, Brussels, The Hague, Latin America, Africa and Asia.

International IDEA anticipates to manage a five-year programme “Support to Consolidation of Democracy in Mozambique” with funding from the European Union (EU) and co-funding from Austrian Development Agency (ADA). The programme aims to support consolidation of democracy by reinforcing the fairness, transparency and credibility of the electoral processes and strengthening capacities of the elected representatives and their democratic institutions. Interventions planned foresee to give support to the electoral cycles, also with a specific focus on gender participation. The programme will constitute four interlinked components: i) Domestic observation; ii) Civic and voter education; iii) Electoral legislation reform; and iv) Capacity building of newly-elected representatives and their institutions/bodies.

The Driver is responsible for the day-to-day driving services, provides logistical support, and assists with the preparation of correspondence, bill payments and other office errands for the Maputo Office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carries out driving missions as assigned by the Finance and Administrative Manager
  Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the office car including regular servicing;
• Maintains all applicable vehicle and driver records in line with established time and reporting requirements;
• Checks and collects post, delivers messages and parcels;
• Arranges schedules for the purchase of items for the office, payment of the utilities and deposits cash for the office;
• Assists with the distribution of incoming mail and newspapers throughout the office;
• Liaises with government offices for International IDEA activities;
• Assists in meeting preparations, including physical setting-up of meeting rooms.

General Profile

• Possesses and has developed knowledge and skills through formal training or work experience;
• Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision;
• Follows internal procedures to ensure high standards of performance and compliance with Institutional guidelines;
• Does not have a criminal record;
• Holds a clean driving license that is compliant with national law;
• Fit and medically certified for driving tasks;
• Integrates a gender and diversity perspective in all activities.

Reporting Line

• Finance and Administrative Manager.

Functional Knowledge

• Has established skills to perform a range of day-to-day activities.

Operational Knowledge, skills and experience

• Understands how the assigned duties relate to others in the team and how the team integrates with others in the function; manages own workload;
• Illustrates integrity, a collaborative spirit, a sense of achievement, and an understanding of risk management.

Leadership

• Has no supervisory responsibilities.

Problem Solving

• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area;
• Evaluates and selects solutions from established options.

Impact

• Impacts through the quality of the services or information provided;
• Follows standardized procedures and practices and receives regular but moderate supervision and guidance.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Service oriented;
• Acts with personal energy and engagement in all assignments;
• Excellent knowledge in written and oral English and Portuguese required. Any other widely spoken language in an International IDEA priority region (Arabic, French, Spanish) would be an asset.

Education and Experience

• Minimum two (2) years’ experience within a similar role;
• Valid professional driving license;
• Successful completion of basic education; High School Diploma is considered an advantage;
• Experience of working in an international context, e.g. in an intergovernmental organization, or diplomatic services advantageous;
• Training in defensive driving would be considered an added advantage.

Applying for this position

• Applications should be submitted no later than 9 September 2018;
• Two (2) year fixed term appointment;
• Start date as soon as possible;
• Please note as this is a local post, International IDEA will bear no costs relating to relocation of the selected candidate to the duty station. This position is open to those legally authorized to live and work in Mozambique;
• International IDEA is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to further diversify its staff in terms of gender, culture and nationality.