Driver at IOM in Thailand, Ratchburi

IOM, International Organization for Migration, is the leading intergovernmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental, and non-governmental partners. It works to help ensure the orderly and humane management of migration to promote international cooperation on migration issues, to assist in the search for practical solutions to migration problems, and to provide humanitarian assistance to migrants in need, including refugees and internally displaced people. Moreover, the IOM Constitution recognizes the link between migration and economic, social, and cultural development, as well as the right to freedom of movement.

What are the advantages that come with being employed at IOM:

• Providing employees with opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation, knowledge sharing, and networking with professionals from various fields.
• Having the opportunity to contribute to the development of migration policies, advocate for the rights of migrants, and shape international migration frameworks.

Job Details:
Job Title: Driver 
Unit: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
Job Place: Thailand, Ratchburi
Deadline: 24 March 2024

Education & Qualifications Requirements:

• High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience, or, bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution.
• Valid national driver’s license.

Work Experiences: 

• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles.
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone, and other applications.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and Thai (oral and written) is required.
• Working knowledge of English, Burmese, Karen or Karenni is desirable.

Career Key Responsibilities:

• Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).
• 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.
• Arrange for minor repairs and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean.
• Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
• Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
• Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination as per SOPs.
• Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the supervisor.
• 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.
• 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.
• Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
• 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.
• Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Deadline:

24 March 2024

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