Job ID
48315
Job Title
19677- Driver
To work for
IOM | International Organization For Migration
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Transport/Auto park/Drivers
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Baccalaureate
Responsibilities
1. Drive assigned IOM office vehicle(s).
2. Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the
vehicles. This includes daily checking of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.
3. Arrange for minor repairs and ensure that the vehicles are kept clean.
4. Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
5. Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
6. Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.
7. Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the
supervisor.
8. Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing
statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.
9. Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its
officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or
property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
10. Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as
required.
11. Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the
country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies,
institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as
required.
12. When needed, assist the field office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and
answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
2. Manage the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle(s) to ensure roadworthiness of the
vehicles. This includes daily checking of tires, brakes, engine oil, fan belt, etc.
3. Arrange for minor repairs and ensure that the vehicles are kept clean.
4. Ensure that the vehicles undertake regular service intervals.
5. Keep records of spare parts for vehicle(s) and conduct monthly inventory of the spare parts.
6. Find the most direct and safe route over the best available roads to the destination.
7. Ensure that the IOM vehicle(s) is used only for official/authorized business, as advised by the
supervisor.
8. Make sure that the daily log sheet is prepared, and a monthly report is prepared summarizing
statistics linked to mileage, fuel consumption, etc. for the vehicle.
9. Keep a high degree of confidentiality and discreteness in discussions, which involves IOM and its
officials. Take proper actions to reduce potential security threats to IOM officials and/or
property within the immediate vicinity of the vehicle and along transport routes.
10. Meet official personnel at the airport(s) and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as
required.
11. Collect and deliver mail, documents, pouches, and other communications/items from and to the
country office; go to the post office, airport, government agencies, other UN agencies,
institutions, project sites, etc., to take and deliver items and communications; keep records as
required.
12. When needed, assist the field office staff in performing simple clerical duties such as making and
answering telephone calls, making photocopies, keeping records, etc.
13. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
• High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid national driver’s licence.
EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
• High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience or Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution.
• Valid national driver’s licence.
EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs.
• Knowledge of radio, email, telephone and other applications.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
SKILLS
• Strong Knowledge of Traffic Laws
• Maintenance Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
Languages
For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).
• Strong Knowledge of Traffic Laws
• Maintenance Knowledge
• Interpersonal Skills
Languages
For this position, fluency in English and Arabic is required (oral and written).
Salary and Benefits
G.2 as per IOM's official Salary Scale
Please submit your application before/by 12 May 2026 - 02:55 AM
Please submit your application before/by 12 May 2026 - 02:55 AM
About us
IOM:
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.
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.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 08, 2026
Expiry Date
May 22, 2026
CV Language
English
