Driver; GS

Job Description

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to ensuring a workplace where all employees can thrive professionally, while working towards harnessing the full potential of migration. Read more about IOM's workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

• All external candidates.

Under the overall supervision of the Head, Common Services and direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant (Fleet and Mailing), the Driver will perform the following duties:

• Drive official vehicles, in particular for Director General (DG) and Deputy Director General (DDG).
• Transport staff members, official visitors, and members of delegations to and from the airport or hotels or during conferences to and from the United Nations Buildings and IOM.
• Deliver requests for visas to consulates or embassies and collect approved visas for delivery to the persons concerned. In addition, collect air or train tickets from agencies/stations and deliver, when required, urgent documents or air tickets to permanent missions or any International Organization, and collect and deliver mail and packages to and from the Post Office.
• Deliver and collect equipment, mails, United Nations Laissez-Passer (UNLP) passports to or from United Nations Buildings. In addition, transport equipment and documents during conferences and collect goods from contractors or cash from banks.
• Keep the logbook of the official vehicle and when required complete accident reports. Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean and in good working order through minor maintenance.

• Assist the mail room in preparing diplomatic pouches, delivering the mail within IOM premises, preparing envelopes, packages and boxes for dispatch and all other requested duties.
• Perform other duties as required, including delivering coffee trolleys to meeting rooms.

• University Degree from an accredited academic institution with one year of relevant experience from an accredited institution; or,
• Completed High school / Secondary school education with three years of relevant experience; and,
• Valid national driver’s licence.

Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

• Three years (one year for bachelor’s degree holders) of working experience as a driver in a transport or taxi company; and,
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs; and,
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other applications.

All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).

For this position, fluency in English and French are required (oral and written).

Working knowledge of another official UN official language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, and Spanish) is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

• Inclusion and respect for diversity:
  Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency:
  Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism:
  Demonstrates ability to work in a…