Driver

  • Temporary
  • Lusaka, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

ILO

Description of Duties

Under the overall responsibility of the ILO Country Office Director for Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique, the Driver will report and work under the direction of the Chief Technical Advisor. S/he the Driver will perform the following tasks:

  1.  Drive office vehicles for official purposes
  2. Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities
  3. Collect and deliver mail, pouch, documents, and other items
  4. Responsible for the da-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc., perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean
  5. Keep records of use of the vehicle, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing and other services
  6. Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident
  7. Perform miscellaneous office support functions such as messenger services and making photocopies
  8. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and Director.

Required qualifications

Education

Primary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations, and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

Experience

Two years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.

Languages

Excellent knowledge of the working language of the duty station and a good knowledge of English.

Competencies

A high level of driving, vehicle repair, and maintenance skills. Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of the vehicle. Proven ability to drive safely in local traffic conditions. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair. Ability to lift heavy mail bags and boxes. Ability to work in a polite, courteous and cooperative manner.

Recruitment process

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit the ILO Jobs website. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

Fraud warning

The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account – @ilo.org – should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.


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