Job Title: Driver

Grade: SC 2

Type of contract: Service Contract for Lao Nationals only
Duration: One year with possible extension
Duty Station:  Pakse City, Champasak Province

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (not all-inclusive, nor exhaustive):

A Driver SC 2 will be stationed in Pakse City, Champasak Province under direct supervision of Admin-Finance Assocaite and overall supervision of Head of Field Office in Pakse Field Office. 

• Provide transportation of authorized personnel including translation of basic conversations from/to the local language, and/or delivery of various items/commodities following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate smooth and safe entry and arrival to the authorised destinations.
• Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status, to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
• Responsible that the assigned vehicle is kept clean and in a good condition including all equipment, the maintenance is done on time, vehicle is fully equipped with required travel authorisations and supplies, and any mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor to ensure safe and efficient services.
• Follow established rules and regulations for field deliveries and/or in cases of an accident, and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems, to seek for instructions and facilitate informative decisions on the way forward.
• Outside driving duties, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores when required including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of office telephone and other bills to ensure administrative support to clients.
• Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of projects, plans and processes.
• Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education: Completion of secondary school education. Formal drivers training with a valid driver’s license/certification to operate assigned vehicle following local rules and regulations.

Language:  Has basic English communication skills 

Experience requirement for (SC2 level)

• Two or more years of work experience as a Driver, preferably in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a demonstrated safe driving record.

• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, trucks and other kinds of motorised vehicles and experience in defensive driving is desirable.

• Experience working in difficult locations with people of different backgrounds.

Desirable Knowledge and Skills: 

• Ability to speak ethnic group language(s) is an asset

• Knowledge and ability to use radio, computer, email, telephone and other applications.

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads/waterways and conditions, and security issues.