Driver

Job Title: Driver
Duration: 6 months with possibility of renewal
Duty Station: Gaza
Level: Service Contract  

Under the guidance of National Programme Officer / Gaza office Coordinator and in close operation with the Country Office team the driver perform driving, maintenance of vehicles, clerical and logistic functions.

Duties and Responsibilities
-Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.
-Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provisions of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
-Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, performs minor repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.
-Collects and delivers mail or documents when required.
-Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle log book, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and necessary spare parts.
-Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
-Ensures the compliance with the UN Security measures.
-Whenever possible, delivers RH and other commodities/supplies procured by the UNFPA office warehouses to partner organizations.
-Assists in the logistical arrangements of UNFPA’s meetings/workshops by setting up and operating audio visual equipment, distributing printed materials, etc.
-Drive Country Office staff to any designated destination.
-Performs other duties as required.

Required Competencies.
-Ability to communicate information and ideas.
-Integrity, commitment and respect for diversity.
-Ability to make appropriate and transparent decision making.
-A team player and highly motivated.

Job Requirements
Academic Requirements and Experience
-Knowledge and skills: Secondary Education, valid and clean public driver license (Taxi /Bus),
knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies and local roads and
conditions, skills in minor vehicle repairs, initiative and discretion
-Experience: At least 3 years of professional driving experience, preferable with UN or diplomatic
missions.
Language: Fluency in Arabic and knowledge of English, Hebrew is an asset.

Candidates are asked to submit recent CV and Cover letter via email to [email protected].
The closing date for applications is 12 April 2010. Only those short-listed for the position will be
contacted.