Driver

WIPO • Geneva, IL

23d

About The Position

The incumbent performs the duties related to the position of driver both within and outside the Organization. He/she drives an official service car to transport the Director General, staff members, equipment, documents and supplies.

Requirements

• Secondary education or equivalent.
• At least one year's experience of similar work as a professional driver.
• Excellent knowledge of French or English and good knowledge of the other language.
• Valid Swiss driving license and a good driving record.
• Self-management and initiative in compliance with internal rules and regulations.
• Good general appearance, discretion, tact and courtesy.
• Time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience driving VIPs.
• Knowledge of another official UN language.
• Good knowledge of Geneva and the surrounding area.
• Knowledge of international organizations.
• Ability to use computer hardware and software (especially Word, Excel and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Meets, in rotation with the other drivers, the needs of the Organization (including driving the Director General or any other senior official and/or high-level visitor on official business) bearing in mind that these services may be required beyond the normal working hours of drivers (7\:30 a.m. - 5\:30 p.m.).
• Collect and deposit inter-organizational mail at the Palais des Nations daily.
• Performs, in rotation with the other drivers, any errands with one of the official service vehicles between WIPO and various official institutions (international organizations, consulates, permanent missions, agencies of the State of Geneva, banks, airport, post office, etc.).
• Settles expenses for visas, document legalizations and other expenditure with the appropriate fund and reports to the line manager.
• Respond to official service requests from line managers.
• Perform routine maintenance, cleaning and refueling of the assigned vehicle.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Division.

Benefits

• Annual salary (Net of tax): 66,679 CHF
• Dependency allowances 7,939 CHF per year for dependent spouse; 6,398 CHF per year for each dependent child.
• Language allowance Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish\: 4,788 CHF per year for two of these languages, and 3,192 CHF per year for one of them.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees