Driver (Only candidates who have the right to live and work in Thailand may apply to this position)

OVERVIEW

Parent Sector : Bureau Of Financial Management (BFM)

Duty Station: Bangkok

Job Family: Field Operations Coordination

Type of contract : Non Staff

Level : Level 2

Duration of contract : From 1 to 6 months

Recruitment open to : External candidates

Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 20-AUG-2020

UNESCO Core Values: Commitment to the Organization, Integrity, Respect for Diversity, Professionalism

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Asia-Pacific Regional Bureau for Education, and direct supervision of the Senior Finance and Administrative officer, the incumbent shall perform the following functions:

 

1.    Drives the Director/Head of Office, UNESCO/UN officials and staff, including senior and high-ranking officials and visitors. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services. Meets senior staff, officials and visitors at the airport, including assisting, when required, with basic visa and customs formalities. Where necessary, provides informal translation of basic information from the local language into the working language for Director/ Head of the Office and/or official personnel using the vehicle.

2.    Coordinates routes and, where applicable, schedules drivers and vehicles for use on a daily basis. May instruct other drivers in matters pertaining to traffic and safety regulations, office regulations with respect to vehicles and equipment, and safety measures. May coordinate arrangements for major repairs.

3.    Ensures cost-savings through proper upkeep of vehicles and accurate day-to-day maintenance of vehicles and/or coordination of daily vehicle logs; prepares vehicle maintenance logs and reports. Refers to the AO/SAA problems such as abuse/ misuse of equipment and vehicles. Provides assistance on installations and use the HF, VHF radio and satellite phone in the vehicle. 

4.    Ensures availability of 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 vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities. Ensures that accidents are correctly reported.

5.    Delivers and collects mail and documents and other items as required. When not driving, may perform other duties, such as photocopying, binding, assisting with filing, paying some office bills etc.

6.    Perform any other related duties which may be assigned by the Director or the immediate supervisor.
 

Long Description COMPETENCIES (Core / Managerial) Accountability (C) Communication (C) Innovation (C) Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C) Planning and organizing (C) Results focus (C) Teamwork (C) - For detailed information, please consult the UNESCO Competency Framework. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education
•    Secondary Education.
•    Valid driving license.

 

Work Experience
•    At least two (2) years of professional driving experience, preferable with an international organization.

 

Skills and competencies 
•    Sound mechanical knowledge and safe driving record. 

 

Languages
•    Knowledge of Thai essential. 
•    Basic knowledge of English.

ASSESSMENT

Evaluation of qualified applicants may include an assessment exercise and a competency-based interview.

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