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Under the overall authority of the Director of UNESCO Regional Office in Beirut and the direct supervision of the Senior Operations Officer , in coordination with the Senior Driver, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services in support of UNESCO Office, ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.
Job Responsibility:
Drives the UNESCO staff, officials, visitors and authorized personnel using official/ project vehicles
Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services
Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and, when required, facilitates basic visa and customs formalities
When necessary, translates in local language for the Director of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle
Drives vehicle on field trips, as required
Ensures cost-savings through proper day-to-day use of the assigned vehicle and accurate day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through daily vehicle logs, timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes and water levels and car washing so that the vehicule is kept clean and in good running condition at all times
Provides inputs to preparation of the vehicule maintenance plans and reports
Arranges for for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired at the officially designated workshop
checks the vehicle prior to and after the workshop visit
Ensures availibility of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicule
keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities
Ensures timely, accurate and correct reporting of accidents
Assist on installations and use the HF, VHF radio and satellite phone in the vehicle
Delivers and collects mail and documents and other items as required
Undertakes the duties of other drivers when they are on leave
Additional activities that may be required to ensure the success of the work team
The Driver will primarily perform duties within Lebanon
however, occasional travel outside Lebanon may be required in the absence of other staff
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of driving experience with a safe driving record and able to drive a 4x4
Possession of a valid driver’s license
Knowledge of driving regulations, rules and laws as well as skills in minor vehicle repair and maintenance
Fluency in Arabic and English
Good communication skills and ability to work with multicultural teams
Nice to have:
Knowledge of driving of armoured vehicles
Knowledge VHF radio operation
Knowledge of host country safety codes
Experience in the basic use of computers and relevant office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to use web-based management and electronic log, file and/or scheduling systems
Prior experience of working with international organisations/projects