Driver (2 Positions)
Local Work Rights Required
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Role Summary
The International Organization for Migration is seeking two drivers in Burundi for a short-term role, focusing on safe transportation of staff and goods.
About the Organisation
Under the overall supervision of the Resource Management officer , and the direct supervision of Supply Chain Officer in Bujumbura, the successful candidates will be responsible for driving an IOM Car transporting IOM staff and possibly partners to the field and inside the cities.
The incumbent will be therefore responsible for driving IOM vehicles to transport IOM staff and goods authorized by IOM, in a safe and cost-effective manner.
NOTE : These positions are open to Nationals only.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).
- Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.
- Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean.
- Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
- Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
- Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.
- Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.
- Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.
- Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
- Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
- Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.
- When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
- Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible candidates must be nationals of Burundi for the driver positions.
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