The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) is looking for Driver in Field Office Basarabeasca (sub-office Giurgiulesti), according to the Terms of Reference below, to start on 01 August 2014.

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Field Office Basarabeasca and under overall supervision of Chief of Administration the incumbent contributes to a smooth operation of the European Union Border Assistance Mission in the Republic of Moldova. The employee assists in the effective and efficient management of the project through a range of actions, including driving and administrative support management.

 

1. Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for other related repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
2. Performs minor vehicle repairs, plans and arranges for other repairs, replacements, services and maintenance procedures in a way most convenient for the office;
3. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of monthly summary of fuel consumption and report to Procurement Specialist in the Republic of Moldova;
4. Provide reliable and safe driving services by:

-       driving Mission vehicles for the transport of EUBAM personnel

-       delivery / collection of mail, documents, pouches, equipment and other items as required

5. Meeting official personnel at the airport and other entry points, facilitates immigration and customs formalities and provides city transfers as required;
6. Ensure safe and timely driving for field trips in- or out-side the country;
7. 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 in the assigned vehicle;
8. Interacts with the traffic police and/or other competent parties on all issues related to vehicle registration, un-registration, technical inspection, pass authorization, foreign travel formalities etc.;
9. Ensures that the steps required by applicable laws, rules and regulations are taken in case if involvement of the Mission vehicle in a traffic accident;
10. Provides full and accurate event and accident reports as required;
11. Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;
12. Ensures vehicle security;
13. Provides troubleshooting services for the office premises, affiliate facilities and furniture;
14. Performs other duties as required by Head of Field Office Basarabeasca.

 

 

5. Keep track all security equipment as per IOM procedure.

1. Provide general administrative assistance to the SO.
2. Perform such other relevant duties as may be assigned.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

 

Education and Experience:

 

• Secondary school diploma or equivalent;
• Valid driver's license of at least category B;
• Five (5) years’ work experience as a driver (recommendations required);
• Experience of work for international organizations is an asset;
• Excellent knowledge of applicable Traffic Rules of Moldova;
• Skills in minor and emergency vehicle repair;
• Safe driving record;
• Fluency in Romanian and Russian; knowledge of spoken English is a mandatory requirement;
• Basic knowledge of office software (MS Word/Excel/Outlook/Internet Explorer) is an asset.

 

Competencies:

 

Behavioural:

 

Accountability

• Accepts and gives constructive criticism
• Follows all relevant procedures, processes, and policies
• Meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
• Monitors own work to correct errors
• Takes responsibility for meeting commitments and for any shortcomings

 

Client Orientation

• Identifies the immediate and peripheral clients of own work
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with clients
• Identifies and monitors changes in the needs of clients, including donors, governments, and project beneficiaries

 

Continuous Learning

• Contributes to colleagues' learning
• Demonstrates interest in improving relevant skills
• Demonstrates interest in acquiring skills relevant to other functional areas
• Keeps abreast of developments in own professional area

 

Communication

• Actively shares relevant information
• Clearly communicates, and listens to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
• Writes clearly and effectively, adapting wording and style to the intended audience
• Listens effectively and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience

 

Creativity and Initiative

• Proactively develops new ways to resolve problems

 

Leadership and Negotiation

• Convinces others to share resources
• Presents goals as shared interests

 

Performance Management

• Provides constructive feedback to colleagues
• Provides fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations
• Uses staff evaluations appropriately in recruitment and other relevant HR procedures

 

Planning and Organizing

• Sets clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self and others
• Identifies priority activities and assignments for self and others
• Organizes and documents work to allow for planned and unplanned handovers
• Identifies risks and makes contingency plans

 

Professionalism

• Masters subject matter related to responsibilities
• Identifies issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
• Incorporates gender-related needs, perspectives, and concerns, and promotes equal gender participation
• Persistent, calm, and polite in the face of challenges and stress
• Treats all colleagues with respect and dignity
• Works effectively with people from different cultures by adapting to relevant cultural contexts
• Knowledgeable about and promotes IOM core mandate and migration solutions

 

Teamwork

• Actively contributes to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team environment
• Contributes to, and follows team objectives
• Gives credit where credit is due
• Seeks input and feedback from others
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities as appropriate
• Actively supports and implements final group decisions
• Takes joint responsibility for team's work

 

Technological Awareness

• Learns about developments in available technology
• Proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions
• Understands applicability and limitation of technology and seeks to apply it to appropriate work

 

 

Technical:

 

• Drives IOM vehicles in a safe manner consistent with local regulations;

 

Languages:

 

• Fluency in Romanian and Russian. Knowledge of spoken English is a mandatory requirement.

 

NOTES:

Appointment is subject to funding confirmation

 

Method of application:        

 

Interested applicants are invited to send their curriculum vitae and cover letter in English to: vacancies_moldova@eubam.org. Please, indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message. Closing date for applications is 08 July 2014 however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.

 

Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for interview.

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