UNICEF is announcing an opening for the position of Driver as Temporary Assignment to UNICEF Field Office in Sukhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia.

Purpose of the post: Under general supervision of the Field Assistant, the incumbent performs transportation services for any office related or programme implementation needs.

Major duties and responsibilities:

** Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.

** Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, as required.

** 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. Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.

** Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.

** Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.

** Performs other duties such as facilitation of the customs clearance, assistance in photo coping or binding of documents, etc., as required.

Requirements:

** Education: Primary education; driver's license (professional category B and C); knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

** Work experience: Two years work experience as a driver; safe driving record.

** Languages: Good knowledge of the local language and knowledge of the working languages of the duty station.

Terms of employment:

Subject to certification of the accuracy of the information provided on the personal history form and receipt of the medical clearance, Temporary Appointment in accordance with the salary, benefits and allowances of a GS2 post applicable to all staff of the United Nations system. The initial appointment may be renewed given the organizational needs, availability of funds and good performance record.

Starting date:August 2011.

How to apply:

If you are interested in the position and have the required qualifications, please address your (1) Copy of the Driver's License, (2) detailed Curriculum Vitae and (3) completed UN Personal History Form (see attached). The application must be in English, hand-delivered in a sealed envelope labeled only as "Vacancy Announcement GEO-2012-004".

The envelope should be placed in the respective vacancy box, located in the Entrance Hall of the UN House, 9 Eristavi Street, Vake, Tbilisi 0179, Georgia, or UNICEF Office, Prospekt Mira 21, Sukhumi, no later than close of business of Friday, 27 July 2012. Incomplete applications will not be considered and only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

source: jobs.ge