Driver
Organizational Context
The UN Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) requires a Driver based in Gonaives for a 6-month contract. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel and goods, as well as timely delivery and collection of documents and items. The position operates on-site.
Job Purpose
The Driver's primary purpose is to provide secure and efficient transportation services for authorized personnel and diverse goods within the operational area. This includes ensuring the timely delivery and collection of important documents and shipments, and contributing to the smooth functioning of the UN Support Office in Haiti. The role also involves managing minor purchases and urgent procurements from local suppliers, and handling customs clearance for goods. Additionally, the driver will assist in welcoming official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs procedures, demonstrating tact and efficiency in all interactions.
Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include safely operating various vehicles for personnel and cargo transport, ensuring timely delivery of packages and documents, and conducting minor purchases from local vendors. The driver will also be responsible for retrieving goods from customs, managing associated formalities, and potentially handling payments. This role involves airport reception for official personnel, facilitating immigration and customs, and interacting professionally with officials and visitors. Vehicle maintenance is a significant duty, encompassing daily checks, minor repairs, arranging major repairs, and maintaining cleanliness. The driver will also perform VIP and reserve driver duties, assist the workshop with truck preparations, report damages and fuel consumption, and manage accident response.
Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of driving experience is required. Experience operating diverse vehicles, including light passenger transport, sedans, heavy and light 4x4 SUVs, ambulances, pick-ups, cargo vans, and minibuses, is essential. Experience driving armored vehicles and maintaining a clean driving record are also required. Prior experience within the UN system or a similar international organization is considered an asset.
Skills
Safe driving, vehicle operation (diverse types), cargo and passenger transport, document delivery, minor procurement, customs procedures, vehicle maintenance and minor repairs, VIP driving, accident response, good judgment, professional interaction, reporting, record-keeping.