Professionalism  – Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security, and safety awareness; familiarity with frequently traveled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers.  Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Able to perform analysis, modeling, and interpretation of data in support of decision-making.

Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings

High school diploma or equivalent. Driver training with a valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• A minimum of (three) 3 years’ experience as a driver is required.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle maintenance is required.
• Previous working experience as a driver in UN, International Organization, or Embassy is desirable.
• Having license/trained for driving armored vehicle is desirable.
• Having successfully completed first aid training is desirable.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorised vehicles desirable.

Language Requirements:

• Fluent written and spoken Turkish and working level of English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.