LICA - Driver (Full Time | 3 months | National Candidates Only)

WORK RELATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

Under the direct supervision of the Business Operations Associate and overall guidance of Operations Specialist and Head of WCO Lebanon, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of the national traffic laws and rules protocol and security issues. Instructions are normally given on an ad hoc basis, routine duties are carried out according to the established schedule; fulfillment of assignments is checked on a regular basis.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent will perform all or part of the following duties and other related responsibilities as required by the needs of the office:

• Provide reliable and secure driving services by:

• Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel, including for field visits, and the delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
• Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities, as required;
• Checking for availability of all the required documents/supplies for the assigned vehicle, including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, first aid kit and necessary spare parts;
• Logging official trips, daily mileage, gas/electricity consumption.

• Undertake day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, oil changes, checking tyres and brakes, car washing and making arrangements for major repairs.

• Report any incidents/ accidents as per the steps outlined in the rules and regulations.

• Perform messenger duties such as handling deliveries, collecting and loading/unloading mail, documents and goods or supplies.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

*Essential

Secondary, technical, or commercial school and a valid public driving license.

Desirable

Basic mechanics' certificate and first aid training.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

*Essential

Minimum one year of work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.

Desirable

Experience in driving within WHO or another United Nations agency would be an asset.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Excellent knowledge of Arabic language and Intermediate knowledge of English language.

COMPETENCIES

1. 1. Teamwork*
   2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences*
   3. Communication*
   4. Knowing and Managing Yourself
   5. Producing results

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Local traffic regulations and topography of the country
• Protocol and organizational security standards for drivers
• Basic mechanical knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining different types of vehicles
• Ability to interact positively and tactfully with diverse clients
• Ability to write official reports of incidents, read and understand instructions in the working language