Driver

Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal candidates are considered first-tier candidates.
 

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM has been operating in Papua New Guinea (PNG) since 2001, working on complex emergencies and providing humanitarian relief while building capacity of the Government for better migration management. Operating through its Country Office in Port Moresby and 12 field-offices across the country, IOM’s programmes focus on disaster risk reduction, emergency preparedness and response, peacebuilding, labour mobility and human development, climate change, countering trafficking in persons, immigration and border governance, legal identity, protection, assisted voluntary return and reintegration, migration, and health.
Under direct supervision of the Supply Chain Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient day today transport and logistical/ administrative  support in implementation of Programmes in IOM Port Moresby and will be accountable and responsible for providing driving services and general support to the IOM staff.      

• Driving IOM office vehicle (s) in accordance with the security and transportation procedures IN271, ensuring the safe and on-time arrival of the passenger from/to the duty station or destination. 
• Driving office vehicles (s) for transport of authorized personnels and IOM beneficiaries, and for delivery/collection of supplies, mail, documents and other items.
• Ensure cost-savings through proper use of assigned vehicle, accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc. 
• Keep record of spare parts for the vehicle and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
• Keep the vehicle maintenance log updated.  Keep a log of trips, daily mileage, gas consumption and other relevant information; submit report to supervisor on a regular basis. Prepare daily log sheet and monthly report summarizing statistics for mileage, fuel consumption, usage, etc. 
• Ensure that the vehicle undertakes regular service intervals/ regular checking of the vehicle parts and record vehicle maintenance history in an excel file created for each vehicle.
• Ability to create, edit and present information (queries, reports, documents)  in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats  such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using Microsoft Office tools.
• Ensure that the IOM vehicle is used only for official/ authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.
• Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials.
• Take proper precaution to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
• Ensure that the steps required by the organization and local rules & regulations (pertaining to driving) are taken care in case of involvement in accident.
• Encode/ collects and compiles data related to vehicle millage in excel tracking sheet to monitor the use of vehicle and to deduct timely those related to personal use.
• Delivery IOM document, courier, medicine for beneficiary as when require
• Perform any other duties that the supervisor may assign. Education
  • Completed secondary school diploma with 4 years of professional driving experience; Completed Bachelor degree with 2 years of professional driving experience. Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
    • Possess a Class six (6) driver’s license
    • Possess knowledge of driving rules and regulations
    • Possess skills in minor repair
    • Flexible working hours, willingness to work at weekends and to extend if needed.
    • Knowledge/experience with UN Security (radio checks, defensive driving) an advantage.
    • Experience with radio equipment operations
    • Knowledge of Ms Office programs (Word, Excel etc)  Languages
      • For all applicants, fluency in English  and Tok Pisin is required  IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.   Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
      • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
    • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.