The
United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is recruiting personnel for the following position in Abuja.
Job Position: Drivers (2 positions)
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post level: GS3
Duration: One (1) year renewable subject to satisfactory performance
Job Description
One Driver will be based at the UNESCO Office while the other one will be working from the
Federal Ministry of Education
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and Supervision of the Administrative Officer. the Driver provides functional support to the Project “Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy in Nigeria” in the Abuja Office in the delivery of quality driving services for the implementation of the Project activities
The Incumbent is expected to :
- Serve as Driver to the Project Revitalizing Adult and Youth Literacy Programme in Nigeria
- Dispatch mails and other materials related to the Project
- Maintain Project vehicle in good working condition and record all vehicle movement in the logbook
- Assist with airport, Hotel reception and security escorts with regards to missions in relation to the project
- Assist in workshop logistics, photocopying, binding and filing of documents
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities upon request by the Supervisor or Project Officer
Qualification and Experience:
- Completion of secondary education
- Fluency in English language
- Valid Driver's license with at least 5 years driving experience
- Excellent driving skills and ability to use basic motor tools
- Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations and UN Experience as a driver
- Familiar with the local traffic laws and safe travel routes and good knowledge of road networks in most Nigerian cities.
- Basic computer skills and ability to use office equipment such as Fax, Photocopying Machine, Scanner, etc.
Application Deadline
31st August, 2011
Method of Application
All applications should include functional e-mail addresses and mobile phone numbers, lel1er of application and detailed curriculum vitae with copy of degrees and driving license. Application should be addressed in a sealed envelope to the Director and Representative UNESCO Abuja and clearly marked" Driver Literacy Project", and mailed to:
UN House
Plot 617/618, Diplomatic Zone
Central Area District, Garki
Abuja, Nigeria.
abuja@unesco.org
Tel: +234 (9) 4616531
Fax: +234 (9) 4618510