Driver/Messenger

Call for Applications

Position Title:    Driver/Messenger
Duty Station:    HCMC, Vietnam
Classification:    General Service Staff,
Type of Appointment:    Special Short-term ungraded, nine months
Estimated Start Date:    As soon as possible
Closing Date:    June 26, 2018

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Internal and external candidates are eligible to apply to this vacancy. Internal candidates should meet the minimum of time in post requirement of six months or more.

Context:

Under the overall direction of the Head of Administration Unit in HCMC and the direct supervision of the Logistic Assistant, the driver/messenger will ensure that the office vehicles are in good running order at all time, and that relevant security and assistance are provided to the persons transported in the IOM vehicles. More particularly, he/she will:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

• Drive IOM office vehicles (7 and 4 seats), strictly observe the traffic laws and maintain a safe driving record;
• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles to ensure cleanliness and roadworthiness;
• Travel at the request and approval of the Head of Sub Office/COM;
• Handle courier responsibilities, including documents, packages and money;
• Manage the telephone operator/postal service when requested;
• Provide logistic and administrative support;
• And perform any other related duties that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Secondary School Diploma.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in driving and/or maintenance of vehicle or big equipment or other relevant experience.
• Work experience with any UN agency or diplomatic missions would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills.

Languages

• English and Vietnamese is required.

Required Competencies

Behavioural

• Accountability- accept and give constructive criticism, follow all relevant procedures, processes, and policies, meets deadline, cost, and quality requirements for outputs
• Client Orientation- identify the immediate and peripheral clients of own work, establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients
• Continuous Learning- contribute to colleagues' learning, demonstrate interest in improving relevant skills
• Communication – actively share relevant information, clearly communicate, and listen to feedback on, changing priorities and procedures
• Creativity and Initiative- proactively develop new ways to resolve problems
• Leadership and Negotiation - convince others to share resources, present goals as shared interests
• Performance Management - provide constructive feedback to colleagues, provide fair, accurate, timely, and constructive staff evaluations
• Planning and Organizing - set clear and achievable goals consistent with agreed priorities for self, and others, identify priority activities and assignments for self and others
• Professionalism - master subject matter related to responsibilities, identify issues, opportunities, and risks central to responsibilities
• Teamwork - actively contribute to an effective, collegial, and agreeable team Environment, contributes to, and follow team objectives
• Technological Awareness- learn about developments in available technology, proactively identifies and advocates for cost-efficient technology solutions.
• Technical - Deliver on set objectives in hardship situations, effectively coordinates actions with other implementing partners.

Other

• Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment and verification of residency, visa and authorizations by the concerned Government, where applicable.
• Only candidates residing in the country will be considered. A prerequisite for taking up the position is legal residency and work permit, as applicable.

How to apply:

All interested candidates should download and complete an IOM Personal History Form from the IOM Viet Nam website at www.iom.int.vn 

Completed applications, including IOM Personal History Form, application letter, police clearance, and copies of diplomas and certificates, recommendation letters, etc. may be delivered to the IOM Sub-Office in Ho Chi Minh City at 1B Pham Ngoc Thach, District 1, or submitted electronically to [email protected].  

Posting period:

From 12.06.2018 to 26.06.2018