Driver

The Driver position is based in Jalalabad province of  Afghanistan with frequent missions to the field. In addition to office tasks, the Driver can often be required to drive and travel in complex and challenging environments with limited resources and eventually stay there overnight (when required). 

Under the direct supervision of Regional Manager in the province and guidance of the Support Service Manager, the Driver will provide support in the following areas:

• Provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport of authorized personnel and assists in preparing/processing travel documents.

• Provide proper maintenance, servicing and repair of all office vehicles for top performance and safe operating conditions in accordance with UNOPS vehicle management policy and procedures.

• Ensure all official transport needs of Management and office personnel are met with required security arrangements.

• Assist in providing administrative support to programme and project staff on airport transfers.

• Assist regional manager in preparing and tracking expenses related to the vehicle’s maintenance.

• Provide daily vehicle log on fuel consumption and mileage.

• Assist the Admin Associate in Kabul and Regional Manager in the region in preparing Receiving Inspection Report (RIR), storage arrangements, Inventory record keeping of spare parts and other goods.

• Collect  quotations from local suppliers.

• Collect  visas and Residents Permits for International personnel at local government offices.

• Support with timely and effective customs clearance.

* CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!

Qualification and Experience Education:

• Secondary school diploma (high school) or equivalent with minimum of 2 years of relevant experience. 

Experience:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience driving armored vehicles.

• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Experience in usage of computers and office software packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) is desired.

Language:

• Fluency in Pashtu or Dari (speaking, reading and writing) is required.

• Intermediate English (speaking, reading and writing) is required.