Driver (Apia)

This position is located in the Resident Coordinator's Office in Apia, Samoa and reports to the Resident Coordinator Team Leader.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of Peacekeeping missions, for the transport of general cargo goods and/or specialized hazardous goods.
• Makes regular deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the UN office and other offices and institutions, e.g. Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions.
• Performs minor purchases and collects urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested; collects goods from customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities; may make or collect payment for goods.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.
• Cares for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehi...