Driver and Logistic Assistant

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. 

IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.

IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration

Internal and external candidates will be considered for this vacancy. For the purposes of this vacancy, internal candidates are defined as staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded or ungraded contract, including Junior Professional Officers (JPOs), staff on Special Leave Without Pay (SLWOP), UN Volunteers with at least twelve (12) months of continuous service in IOM, and staff members on secondment/loan released by the Organization, unless otherwise specified in their contract. Staff members holding a regular, fixed-term or short-term graded contract will not retain their contract type if appointed to an ungraded position.

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1. Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s). 

2. Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles. This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc. 

3. Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean. 

4. Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals. 

5. Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts. 

6. Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination. 

7. Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor. 

8. Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle. 

9. Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes. 

10. Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required. 

11. Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required. 

12. When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc. 

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned. 

• High school degree/certificate  or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution. 
• Valid national driver’s licence. 

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. 

• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles 

• Skills in minor vehicle repairs. 

• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications. 

       .   Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience .

• Good communication, writing and organizational skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; 

• Basic knowledge of monitoring and evaluation concepts, approaches and methodologies;

• Strong analytical and planning skills; capacity to establish working relationships with governmental authorities, national and international institutions and Non-Governmental Organizations;

• Ability to work with accuracy under constraints and pressure; high sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment;

• Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, creative thinking; and,

• Good level of computer literacy, including database applications.

For this position, fluency in Portuguese and English is an advantage

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Please refer to this link for guidance on IOM Job Category.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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