Driver-Messenger

The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe, cost-effective and timely execution of the office services.

Cameroon

14-12-2026-12-03-027

Under the guidance and supervision of the Deputy Director of OHCHR Regional Hub for Central and West Africa (RHCWA) and the Administration and Finance Officer, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the staff of the RHCWA. He ensures highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver is required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff at the RHCWA, Consultants, Experts and UN staff on mission. Functions / Key Results Expected: 1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UNCHRD-CA staff, other high-ranking officials and visitors and delivery and collection of mails, documents and other items, and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including visa and customs formalities arrangement when required. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle. 5. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents. 6. Ensure efficient mail delivery whenever needed

HS Diploma and a Valid Driver’s license 3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Fluency in either English or French is required

Not available.