Driver
Organizational Context
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in The Gambia supports Member States in strengthening the rule of law and advancing good governance. UNODC collaborates with national authorities and development partners on security and justice sector reforms. This role supports UNODC's operational demands, ensuring smooth logistics and administrative operations for effective project delivery within the UNODC Programme Office.
Job Purpose
The Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods. This role is critical for supporting the UNODC Programme Office in The Gambia by maintaining smooth day-to-day logistics and administrative operations, thereby enabling effective and timely project delivery. The incumbent must demonstrate professionalism, courtesy, and discretion, working effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and ensuring all activities adhere to UN rules and procedures.
Responsibilities
Provide safe, reliable, and timely transportation for authorized personnel and cargo. Collect and deliver mail, documents, and other items as required. Meet and assist personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs. Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and contribute to maintenance plans. Perform routine vehicle checks, minor repairs, and ensure vehicles are kept clean and roadworthy. Safekeep all necessary vehicle documents and supplies. Respond to accidents according to organizational regulations. Assist with procurement processes, quotations, and inventory management of office supplies. Support facility management by arranging minor repairs and maintaining a roster of service providers. Monitor office equipment and utility services, responding to maintenance requests.
Work Experience
Required experience includes safe driving, defensive driving, and minor vehicle repair, along with a strong knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Experience in multicultural environments or within the UN system in a developing country is desirable, as is experience in development or humanitarian contexts.
Skills
Defensive Driving, Professional Driving, Inbound Logistics, Transport and Logistics