Driver - Director General office

Reports to: Director General Office Administrator
Location: Cairo, Egypt

Purpose of the position

The Driver to the Director General provides safe, reliable, professional and timely transportation services to the Director General and, when required, other senior management, official visitors and guests of the organization.

The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining the assigned vehicle in good operating condition, planning transportation routes and schedules, and ensuring a high standard of discretion, confidentiality, professionalism and customer service. The incumbent may also provide transportation support for official meetings, missions, airport transfers, diplomatic and government engagements, and other official activities.

About ICARDA                                                                                                      

The International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) is a treaty-based international non-profit research organization supported by CGIAR.  
ICARDA’s mission is to reduce poverty, enhance food, water, and nutritional security, as well as environmental health in the face of global challenges including climate change. We do this through innovative science, strategic partnerships, linking research to development and capacity development that take into account gender equality and the role of youth in transforming the dry areas. ICARDA works in partnership with governments, universities, civil society, national agricultural research organization, other CGIAR Research Centers, and the private sector. With its temporary Headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, ICARDA operates in regional and country offices across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. For more information: www.icarda.org.

Main responsibilities      

• Provide safe, reliable and punctual transportation to the Director General for official meetings, appointments, missions and other authorized activities.
• Plan daily transportation arrangements in coordination with the Director General's office and relevant colleagues.
• Select appropriate and efficient routes, taking into consideration traffic conditions, road closures, security considerations and scheduled appointments.
• Remain flexible regarding working hours when required by the Director General's schedule, including occasional early morning, evening or weekend assignments.
• Ensure that the assigned vehicle is clean, properly maintained and in good working condition at all times.
• Conduct routine checks of the vehicle, including fuel, oil, tires, brakes, lights and other essential components.
• Arrange regular servicing and maintenance in accordance with the vehicle maintenance schedule.
• Report mechanical problems, accidents, damage or other vehicle-related issues immediately to the responsible supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of fuel consumption, mileage, maintenance and other vehicle-related expenses.
• Drive in accordance with Egyptian traffic laws, organizational policies and safe-driving practices at all times.
• Ensure the safety and security of passengers while travelling.

Requirements

Education, qualifications, and experience

• Secondary Education/High School with a valid driver's license is required (First-Class License).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
• Fluency in English and Arabic are required (oral and written).
• Working records in another UN or International Organizations is desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of local driving rules and regulations.
• Plan and monitor own work, pay attention to details, deliver quality work by deadline.
• Show drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident, and can adapts to change.
• Vehicle management: Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management.
• Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.
• Knowledge of road map of Cairo and locations of main Embassies and Ministries, etc.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles - heavy and light passenger vehicles.

Benefits

Terms of appointment, salary, and benefits

This is a nationally recruited staff position open for Egyptian nationals for which ICARDA offers an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months’ maternity leave, 15 days’ paternity leave. The successful candidate will be offered an initial contract of 3 years, renewable subject to continued need for the position and satisfactory performance. The first three months will be a probationary period.

Please be advised that ICARDA accepts applications only in English, as per the organization's standard communication language. Applications in other languages will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.