DRIVER/MESSENGER

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund in Moldova is seeking one Driver/Messenger (FTA, GS-2).

Under the general direction, guidance and supervision of the UNFPA Programme Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Admin/Finance Associate, the Driver/Messenger provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. He/she will be in charge of maintaining the assigned vehicle in excellent working conditions, logging mileage and keeping track of fuel consumption and vehicle servicing. He will also assist in maintenance of office equipment, minor local purchases, collecting and delivering mail or documents. The Driver/ Messenger  demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

The Driver/Messenger:

  • Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services for UNFPA CO and project staff, and high-ranking officials. Meets official personnel at the airport/train stations and facilitates immigration and customs formalities. Arranges for hotel and other reservations as required and takes care of other needs of visitors as indicated by the supervisor.
  • Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing.
  • Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc. Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and in good running condition at all times.
  • 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.
  • Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
  • Ensures collection and delivery of mail or documents, makes local purchases for the office, assumes responsibility for sending and receiving the diplomatic pouch etc. 
  • Performs clerical work related to administrative services such as sorting, filing, photocopying, etc. as required. Assists in office maintenance by assuming responsibility for supervising electricity, heating, water and other installations, including minor repairs as necessary. Supervises and assists in works for office building repairs and maintenance.

We are looking for candidates who have:

  • Secondary education. Valid driver’s license.
  • Five years of work experience as a driver, safe driving record, preferably in an international company, embassy or UN organization; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills, chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
  • Fluency in both oral and written Romanian and Russian. Good working knowledge of English is required. Please note that the UN working language in the Republic of Moldova is English language.
  • Knowledge of current office software is an advantage.

UNFPA offers an attractive compensation package commensurate with experience. Both men and women are equally encouraged to apply.

Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P11) with the mark “UNFPA Driver/Messenger” by 09 October 2011, 16:30 (local time) to the following e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Detailed Job Description and template of Personal History Form (P11) are available at the UN Moldova website http://www.un.md and UNFPA Moldova website http://www.unfpa.md or at the address specified above. Only those short listed will be contacted.

Failure of candidates to submit a duly completed P11 form, as well as false representations on this form, shall constitute sufficient grounds for withdrawal of further consideration of the application. All information provided in the P11 form will be treated as strictly confidential.

Notice: UNFPA PROMOTES NON-SMOKING POLICY TO PRESERVE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT.

There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

 

Job description

P11 Personal History Form