UNOPS in Mozambique supports its partners efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. By providing a range of services, including fund management and administrative services, as well as infrastructure and procurement services, UNOPS supports peace and reconciliation efforts, improves health services and helps build a more sustainable future for the people of Mozambique.
The Mozambique Project Office operates as an integral part of the East and Southern Africa Multi Country Office (ESAMCO) management structure.
Under the guidance and supervision of Supply Chain Management Associate, the driver will be responsible for providing reliable and secure driving services and ensuring proper use of the vehicle as per the organization policy.
The position requires the incumbent to have a client oriented approach, high standards of professionalism and responsibility, good communication skills, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The position is based either Palma, Mocimboa da Praia or Mueda – Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.
The incumbent of this post is responsible for the following duties:
1. Provides reliable and secure driving services by:
a) Driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of peacekeeping missions, for the transport of cargo goods and/or hazardous goods vehicles;
b) Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; and
c) Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
2. Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;
3. Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean;
4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts;
5. Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
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