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Recruitment of a detached Driver for the United Nations Coordination Office Gabon Organization: RCS - Resident Coordinator System Country: Gabon City: Libreville Office: Resident Coordinator System in Libreville Result of Service: 1. Ensure availability of all necessary documents/supplies, including vehicle insurance, vehicle records, office directory, city/country map, first aid kit, necessary spare parts 2. Ensure that all immediate actions required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents 3. Carry out minor purchases and collect urgent purchases from local suppliers, as required. Collect the goods from customs taking into account customs regulations and formalities. Make and/or collect payment for goods. Work Location: Libreville Expected duration: 1.5 months Duties and Responsibilities: On 1 January 2019, the UN Secretary-General launched a bold new global reform that repositioned the UN development system to achieve more effective and efficient results with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of this reform, the offices of the United Nations Resident Coordinators, under the direction of the Resident Coordinator, Head of the empowered and independent Country Team – The highest-ranking official in the UN development system and representative of the UN Secretary General at the national level - support countries in achieving their development priorities and achieving the SDGs. This position is located in the Office of the Resident Coordinator at Libreville (Gabon) and reports to the Chief of the Office of the Resident Coordinator (RCO). Within the limits of the delegated authority, the driver is responsible for the following tasks: 1) Organize the safe transportation of staff, especially the Resident Coordinator: Lead staff and/or visitors for the needs of the BCR services. Welcome and accompany staff and consultants at the airport and facilitate travel formalities if necessary. Ensure that the formalities required by regulations are completed without delay in the event of an accident. Respect the laws and traffic laws in force in the country, as well as the procedures governing the use of vehicles of the United Nations system. 2) Proper vehicle maintenance and use: Keep the vehicle clean and functional. Keep the vehicle dashboard up-to-date, perform daily maintenance, check for oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. Perform minor repairs and report any equipment malfunctions to the supervisor. Follow up on repairs that require the intervention of a professional. Ensure vehicle insurance is up to date and report any renewals at least one month before the expiration date. 3) Logistical and administrative support: Collect and distribute mail, documents and other items for the office. Assist the office in photocopying documents, filing and archiving files. Undertake other tasks under the direct supervision of the Head of the Resident Coordinator's Office. Qualifications/special skills: A minimum of a high school diploma is required A minimum of a high school diploma is required A minimum of two years experience in a similar position, as well as knowledge of safety rules and standards, is required Experience driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other types of motor vehicles. For the advertised position, proficiency in French is required. Good knowledge of English is desirable. Additional Information: Not available. No Fee: Tags diplomatic vehicles office assistant road transport workers travel facilitation Skills English French Driving Vehicle Maintenance Logistics The recruiting organization, RCS - Resident Coordinator System, has not specified a closing date for this vacancy or continues to list jobs after their stated closing date. Because such positions may remain open, they are listed here until removed from the recruiting organization's website.
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