Senior Driver

Duties and responsibilitiesReporting to the Administrative Assistant,  the Senior Driver is responsible for the following:

1. Provision of Safe, Timely and Comfortable Transportation

• Drives office vehicles for the transportation of authorized personnel to and from work location as may be required.
• Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;
• Meet official personnel at the airport (when required) and transport them to designated locations.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
• Abide by the country’s traffic rules
• Abide by United Nations rules and ethics concerning safe driving and security procedures
• Ensures timely submission to and pick up of visas from embassies

2. Vehicle Management

• Keep the vehicle clean and in good condition
• Abide by the UNOPS, UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) rules and regulations in traveling especially in Outstation Area.
• Further adhere to the Speed limits etc. as stipulated by the Thai Traffic authority
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.,
• Performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes greasing, etc.;

3. Administrative Support

• Accurately tracking validity of official identification, travel documents (such as UN Ground Passes, UN Certificates, UN Laissez Passer, Visa etc.) for personnel and reminding personnel when they need to renew;
• Effectively supporting Asset management activities (physical verification of assets, tagging and capturing of new assets);
• Accurately and timely documenting all paper-based invoices (received at the reception) and sharing them, (in a timely manner), with relevant focal points for their certification;
• Manage small office supplies.
• Raising Requests for payments (RFQs) for recurring payments.
• Support in updating the personnel attendance register for Thailand office.

4. Expectations

• The Senior Driver is to ensure safety of personnel as well as the vehicle being driven. The Senior Driver is required to fully adhere to the rules and regulations of UNOPS, UNDSS and other statutory regulations in executing his/her day to day activities.
• The Senior Driver is required to maintain all the record books / log books and keep their vehicles in a good condition.

Education

• Minimum secondary education qualifications is required.
• Training/certification in a basic vehicle maintenance and repair course is an asset.
• Valid Driving License is required.
• High School diploma with 50% reduced years of required experience may be considered for qualified female applicants.

Work Experience

• A minimum of three years of regular professional Driver experience preferably in an international organization is required.
• A safe driving record is required
• Knowledge of locations in Bangkok and routes to other main places in Thailand is required
• Knowledge of local driving rules and regulations is required
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs are assets.
• Administrative support services experience is an asset.

Language

• Full working knowledge (fluency) of English and Thai languages is required.