DRIVER (SE/CO/GS/2017/FT1) - Bangkok, Thailand - Application Deadline: 30 January 2017

DRIVER (SE/CO/GS/2017/FT1)

Vacancy Notice No: SE/CO/GS/2017/FT1 

Title: Driver 
Grade: G2 
Contract type: Fixed-term Appointment 
Duration of contract:  Two years

Application Deadline: 30 January 2017 
Duty Station:  Bangkok, Thailand 
Organization unit: SEARO Countries (SE_ACO) /SE_THA WR Office, Thailand (SE_THA)

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME : Efficient and proper functioning of the Organization achieved through well-versed managerial and administrative support services.

Description of duties: Under the supervision of the Executive Associate and the Administrative Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties: 1. Drive office vehicles to identified locations within the duty station, for the transport of authorized personnel, visitors and delegates; 2. Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required. 3. Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items when required. 4. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of the assigned vehicle (s), check gasoline, oil, water, battery, brakes, signal lights, tires, etc., perform minor repairs or adjustments such as fixing punctures, replacing signal lights/wiper blades, cleaning or replacing spark plugs and adjusting carburetor; 5. Log trips, mileage, gasoline consumption, oil changes, greasing and other servicing; maintains petrol consumption records; 6. Arrange with supervisor regular servicing of major repairs to vehicle and recommend major repair on vehicles, as necessary; deliver the vehicles to the designated garage or servicing location, monitors the work and ensures it is accomplished as requested; 7. Ensure compliance of established travel reporting procedures and security measures enforced by UNDSS, reporting immediately to the Administrative Officer and Agency Security Focal Point of any traffic movement disruptions, confrontation with mobs, hooligans, and other violent forces. 8. Apply knowledge of driving regulations, safety requirements, traffic conditions, and most desirable routes to minimize travel time; ensure that rules, regulations and local requirements are adhered to in the event of involvement in an accident; ensure safety of the vehicle and its contents when parked or left unattended. 9. Perform other duties including (but not limited to) photocopying, collating of documents, filing, depositing cheques to banks as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: Completion of primary education or equivalent formal education. Must have valid driving license. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution. The list can be accessed through this link: http://www.whed.net/

Skills:  - Ability to drive motor vehicles. Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of operation and serving requirements of motor vehicles. Valid driving license. Tact, discretion and courteous manners. First-aid knowledge. - Knowledge and ability to use basic WHO GSM tool for employee self-service and staff member requirements. Computer knowledge is an asset. Competencies: 1. Communication 2. Teamwork 3. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences 4. Knowing and managing yourself Other IT skills: Knowledge and ability to use basic WHO GSM tool for employee self-service and staff member requirements. Computer knowledge is an asset.

Experience: Essential: At least 2 years of practical work experience as driver in a smaller context.

Languages: Basic knowledge of reading, writing and Intermediate knowledge of speaking English. Expert knowledge of reading, writing and speaking inThai.

Additional Information: - This position is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by a legal resident of Thailand, ie. either a national of Thailand or the holder of a valid residence or work permit. - Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, child allowance, pension plan and medical insurance. - Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WHO: http://www.who.int - To learn more about WHO's operations http://icsc.un.org - Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by date

Annual salary: (Net of tax) THB 3,82,565 at single rate