United Arab Emirates: Protocol Assistant/ Driver
Country: United Arab Emirates
Closing date: 28 Sep 2013
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Drive office vehicle for the transport of authorized personnel and visitors as per UN safety and security rules and regulations;
• Collection and deposit of cash and cheques from/to the Bank, submission of payment cheques for the office telephone & electrical bills;
• Collect and deliver goods, mail, documents, and other items;
• Maintain updated records of Log trips, daily mileage, oil changes and submit monthly reports on mileage, fuel consumption, maintenance and regular servicing;
• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned means of transport, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean, request/order spare parts when required;
• Read and understand the vehicle operating manual to ensure the safe and appropriate operation of the vehicle;
• Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident;
• Assist with Protocol matters in related to obtaining (Special Entry Visas, Visit Visas, Residency Visas);
• Assist with registration of new vehicles, renewal of insurance; car registration; opening of official bank accounts; medical checks etc;
• Assist with the preparation of logistics’ clearance documents and submission to related parties;
• Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:
? Education: Primary School Certificate.
? Driving License: Valid UAE driving license.
? Experience: Minimum of 3 years driving experience in the UAE with an excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and a safe driving record;
? Experience in driving various makes and models of cars, including vans and other kinds of motorized vehicles;
? Experience in obtaining visa’s is highly desirable.
? Language: Proficiency in written and spoken English and Arabic.
? Knowledge: Typing in Arabic and English. General working knowledge in MS Office.
? Other Skills: Ability to organize work to ensure tasks are completed as required;
? Prior experience in a multicultural work environment is desirable.
Advertised
? Entry on Duty: Immediately
How to apply:
The United Nations World Food Programme is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world largest Humanitarian organization: each year, we give food to an average of 90 million poor people to meet their nutritional needs, including 58 million hungry children, in at least 80 of the world's poorest countries.
The WFP Office in Dubai provides support to all WFP operations in terms of ICT, Procurement and Logistics.
Qualified candidates may submit their application, including a letter of interest and complete Curriculum Vitae via e-mail to hr.dubai@wfp.org. Kindly indicate Ref: 044 as the vacancy number along with the post title when applying (in the subject line by e-mail).
? Candidates are required to declare in their CV if they have close relatives (parents, children, siblings) working as Staff Members within WFP. ? It is highly recommended that candidates have access to own transport.? Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.? Only those candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.
Application deadline date is: 28th September 2013
