Driver at International organization for Migration

VACANCY NOTICE

Open to Internal and External Candidates

Establishedin1951,IOMisaRelatedOrganizationoftheUnitedNations,andastheleadingUN 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 andmigrants.

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (CoM), general supervision of the Resources Management Officer and close coordination with Movement Operations Officer and the direct supervision of the Senior Procurement Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).
• 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.
• Arrange for minor repairs and ensure that the vehicles are kept clean.
• Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
• Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
• Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.
• Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.
• Ensure the support to RMM team in Kigali in terms of movement management to/from camps, RMM office, Transit centers and airport when required.
• 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.
• 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.
• Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
• 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.
• When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

• High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid national driver’s license

Experience

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.

Languages

Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda (oral and written) is required. Working knowledge of French and Swahili is desirable.

Required Competencies

The incumbent is expected to demonstrate the following values and competencies:

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 wherever
• Integrity and transparency:maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of
• Professionalism:demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day
• Courage:Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of
• Empathy:Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 1

• Teamwork:develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize
• Delivering results:produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed
• Managing and sharing knowledge:continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability:takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated
• Communication:encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational
• Leadership:provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the organization’s vision; assists others to realize and develop their

Other

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 and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.

Only candidates residing in either the country of the duty station or from a location in a neighbouring country that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered. In all cases, a prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency in the country of the duty station, or in the neighbouring country located within commuting distance, and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit CV and a cover letter via email with the subject email: VN 2024/23-RW-Driver- IOM Rwanda Kigali with three professional referees and their contact details (both email and telephone) to: iomrwandarecruitment@iom.int by 13.08.2024.

For an application to be considered valid, IOM will only accept those that include an updated CV and a cover letter (not more than one page).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.

Posting period: From 31.07.2024 to 13.08.2024