UNIDO Jobs: Driver to UNIDO Representative, Vietnam

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization
(UNIDO) was established in 1966 and became a specialized
agency of the United Nations in 1985, and currently has 171
Member States. UNIDO focuses its efforts on relieving
poverty by fostering productivity growth. It helps
developing countries and countries with economies in
transition in their fight against marginalization in today’s
globalized world, and promotion and acceleration of
industrial development. It mobilizes knowledge, skills,
information and technology to promote productive employment,
a competitive economy and a sound environment.

Vacancy Announcement

Driver to UNIDO Representative, Vietnam The UNIDO Country Office (UCO) in Vietnam is seeking
candidates for the position of Driver. It is a one year
contract with the possibility of extension based on
satisfactory performance; starting date is 1 April 2006.

Major duties and responsibilities:

- Drive the UR and, on occasion, visiting staff from UNIDO
Headquarters; ensure punctuality and safe transport;

- Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitate
immigration and customs formalities;

- Take responsibility for the day-to-day maintenance of the
UCO car, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.,
perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs; ensure
that the car is kept clean and in good working condition;

- Log official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil
changes, greasing, etc;

- Collect and deliver mail or documents when required; and

- Make photocopies and transmit faxes;

- Perform other administrative duties as requested by office
staff.

Post Requirements:

Knowledge/skills:

- Excellent driving skills with appropriate driving license,
good traffic judgement, good knowledge about car mechanics,
car maintenance and routes/addresses of UNIDO’s partners.
Knowledge on operation and maintenance of the office
equipment.

Experience and training:

- At least 10 years experience of safe driving.

Language requirements:

- Good command of English (in understanding and speaking).

Application letter, CV (in English) and photograph of ID
card and certificates should be sent to UNIDO Country
Office, 72 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi, in a sealed envelop marked
clearly ”Application for the position of Driver to UNIDO
Representative, Vietnam” by 5p.m., Friday, 17 February 2006.
No phone enquiries.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for driving
test and interview.