SVN/2026/050/Driver/G2/Yaounde

Under the overall guidance of the Supply Chain Officer and the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Assistant, the successful candidate will provide reliable and safe driving services to IOM, its officials, and visitors. While ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.

1. Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).

2. Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the vehicles.  This includes daily check of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.

3. Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean.

4. Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.

5. Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts. 

6. Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.

7. Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.

8. Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.

9. Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.

10. Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.

11. Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies, institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as required.

12. When needed, assist the country office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.

13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.

• Valid national driver’s licence.

EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.

• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles

• Skills in minor vehicle repairs. 

• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.

SKILLS

• Good knowledge of the Organization’s activities and field operations. 

• Basic understanding of UN and donor-funded project environments. 

• Familiarity with administrative procedures related to transport and logistics. 

• Knowledge of safety, security, and driving regulations in line with organizational standards.

SECTION 5

Languages[1]
IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. 

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English and French is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Knowledge of local languages is an asset.