Driver - Director General Office

About the role

The Driver to the Director General provides safe, reliable, professional and timely transportation to the Director General and, when required, other senior management, official visitors and guests. The post reports to the Director General Office Administrator and is based in Cairo, Egypt. It is a nationally recruited position open to Egyptian nationals.

Key responsibilities

• Provide safe, reliable and punctual transportation to the Director General for official meetings, appointments, missions and other authorized activities.
• Plan daily transportation arrangements and select efficient routes, considering traffic, road closures, security and scheduled appointments.
• Remain flexible on working hours, including occasional early morning, evening or weekend assignments.
• Keep the assigned vehicle clean, properly maintained and in good working order, and carry out routine checks of fuel, oil, tires, brakes and lights.
• Arrange regular servicing according to the maintenance schedule and report mechanical problems, accidents or damage immediately.
• Keep accurate records of fuel consumption, mileage, maintenance and other vehicle expenses.
• Drive according to Egyptian traffic laws and organizational policies, and ensure the safety and security of passengers.

Required profile

• Secondary education (high school) and a valid First-Class driver's license.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a driver with a safe driving record.
• Fluency in English and Arabic, oral and written.
• Experience driving a variety of makes and models of heavy and light passenger vehicles.
• Knowledge of Cairo's road map and the locations of main embassies and ministries.
• Working records in another UN or international organization are desirable.

Required skills

• Knowledge of fleet management policy and procedures.
• Ability to plan and monitor own work, pay attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Confident, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, medical insurance, 30 days of annual leave, five months' maternity leave and 15 days' paternity leave.
• Initial 3-year contract, renewable subject to continued need and satisfactory performance, with a 3-month probation period.