Driver-Messenger

About the role

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) is recruiting a Driver-Messenger for its Regional Hub for Central and West Africa (RHCWA) in Yaounde, Cameroon. The post is a consultant position under the guidance of the Deputy Director of the RHCWA and the Administration and Finance Officer, focused on providing reliable, safe and cost-effective driving services to the hub's staff.

Key responsibilities

• Drive office vehicles to transport UNCHRD-CA staff, other high-ranking officials and visitors, and deliver and collect mail, documents and other items
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport, arranging visa and customs formalities when required
• Provide driving services on request to operations and programme staff, consultants, experts and UN staff on mission
• Maintain daily vehicle logs and give input to vehicle maintenance plans and reports to save costs
• Care for day-to-day maintenance: minor repairs, major repairs, oil changes, tire and brake checks, car washing
• Keep the vehicle supplied with insurance, logs, office directory, maps, first aid kit and spare parts
• Take immediate action required by rules and regulations in the event of an accident
• Ensure efficient mail delivery whenever needed

Required profile

• HS Diploma
• Valid driver's licence
• 3 years' work experience as a driver with a safe driving record
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
• Fluency in either English or French