UNOPS Job Vacancy For Driver (Retainer)

Under the guidance and supervision of the ICT & Logistics Analyst, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport of authorized personnel. The Driver has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

This position is based at the Operational Hub in Accra with frequent mission to the regions.The Driver can often be required to travel in complex and challenging environments with limited resources and eventually stay there overnight (in exceptional cases).

Within limits of delegated authority and depending location, a Driver at this level may be responsible for the following duties:

Summary of Key Functions:

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services
• Proper use of vehicle
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
• Availability of documents/ supplies
• Immediate action in case of accident

1. Provides reliable and secure driving services by  a) driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, b) for the transport of cargo goods and/or hazardous goods vehicles;          c)  airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
2. Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
3. Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.
5. Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.