Driver
Call for Candidature
Vacancy No.: 2015/01
Date Issued: 20.01.2015
Closing Date: 10.02.2015
Vacancy No.: 2015/01
Date Issued: 20.01.2015
Closing Date: 10.02.2015
Post Title : Senior Driver
Post Grade : G3
Duty Station : Manila, Philippines
Date Required : 01 April 2015
Post Grade : G3
Duty Station : Manila, Philippines
Date Required : 01 April 2015
Introduction:
The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a Specialised Agency of the United Nations dealing with labour issues, particularly international labour standards and decent work for all.
The ILO Country Office for the Philippines (CO-Manila) opened in 1970 and through government, employers and workers, was the first country in Asia to participate in a pilot programme on Decent Work.
To build bridges between its standard-setting role and services and programmes for the nation’s people, the ILO runs projects with funding from donors worldwide and partnerships with local actors.
The Senior Driver will play an essential role in the collective energy and creativity of CO-Manila to accomplish much more in less time. S/he will require substantial skills in driving, familiarity of different and various routes in Greater Manila area and nearby provinces as well as consciousness on road security and safety.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Drive for the Director of the office and other high-ranking officials.
- Keep a timetable for arrivals and departures of officials and arrange VIP rooms. Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities.
- Collect and deliver mail, pouch or documents.
- Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean.
- Keep records of use of vehicle, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing and other services.
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident.
- Perform other miscellaneous office support functions such as messenger services, making photocopies or sending faxes.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Complies strictly to the Minimum Operating Security Standard (MOSS) required for travel and office vehicles:
- Office vehicles are with functioning emergency communication equipment, i.e., VHF radio, satellite phone, etc.
- Office vehicles are equipped with the required emergency tools, i.e., spare tire, basic tools, first aid kit, etc.
- Communicating to UN Radio room prior to commencing travel, after reaching the destination, at checkpoints and if changing route (if necessary).
- Implement Standard Security Operating Procedures for all travels.
- Participate in the weekly radio check conducted by the UN Radio room.
- Monitor the schedule of overall maintenance of ILO official vehicles.
- Ensure timely renewal of national driver’s license, office vehicle registration and corresponding insurance.
Qualifications requirements:
Education – Primary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills minor vehicle repair.
Experience – Four year’s work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
Languages – Good command of English (oral and written)
Competencies –
Education – Primary education, valid driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills minor vehicle repair.
Experience – Four year’s work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
Languages – Good command of English (oral and written)
Competencies –
- A high level of driving and vehicle repair and maintenance skills.
- Proven ability to keep accurate records of the use of vehicle.
- Proven ability to drive safely in local traffic conditions.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to undertake minor vehicle repair.
- Ability to lift heavy mail bags and boxes.
- Ability to take initiatives.
- Discretion.
- Ability to observe courtesies.
Remuneration:
General Staff – Level 3 of the UN common remuneration system.
Interview and written examination:
Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply. A letter of application along with the ILO Personal History Form, Curriculum Vitae, Employment References and other supporting documents should be sent via email through recruit_manila@ilo.org. An applicant should receive an automatic reply that confirms receipt of the application. If such notification is not received, the applicant should contact. Ms. Flore Parales through the same email address before the closing date for applications indicated below.
Short-listed candidates will undergo written examination and panel interview.
The deadline for submission of application is 10 February 2014.
The ILO exercises the right to consider a candidate for posts other than the one for which s/he has applied and appoint candidates at one level below the grade of the advertised post.