Job ID
43903
Job Title
Driver
To work for
IOM | International Organization For Migration
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Transport/Auto park/Drivers
Job Type
Full time
Responsibilities
Following the rapid political shift in Damascus on 8 December 2024, Syria is undergoing a critical period of transformation. The transition has been marked by escalating tensions with the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), renewed regional disputes, and growing concerns over a potential resurgence of other groups. These developments have further intensified displacement across the country and complicated the dynamics of return, placing increased pressure on already vulnerable communities.
In response to the evolving situation, IOM has re-established its presence in Damascus and is rapidly scaling up emergency operations across the country, while maintaining cross-border assistance in northwest Syria. To meet urgent humanitarian needs, this response aims to assist 1.1 million people with life-saving support, including shelter, winterization, health care, protection services, camp coordination and management, and early recovery assistance.
Under the overall guidance of the Supply Chain Officer and the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Assistant, the successful candidate will provide reliable and safe driving services to IOM, its officials, and visitors. While ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.
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.
In response to the evolving situation, IOM has re-established its presence in Damascus and is rapidly scaling up emergency operations across the country, while maintaining cross-border assistance in northwest Syria. To meet urgent humanitarian needs, this response aims to assist 1.1 million people with life-saving support, including shelter, winterization, health care, protection services, camp coordination and management, and early recovery assistance.
Under the overall guidance of the Supply Chain Officer and the direct supervision of the Supply Chain Assistant, the successful candidate will provide reliable and safe driving services to IOM, its officials, and visitors. While ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.
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.
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 license.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
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.
Skills
- Strong Knowledge of Traffic Laws
- Maintenance Knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
Languages
- For this position fluency in Arabic and English is required (Oral and Written).
- Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
- High school degree/certificate with minimum 2 years of relevant working experience or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
- Valid national driver's license.
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.
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.
Skills
- Strong Knowledge of Traffic Laws
- Maintenance Knowledge
- Interpersonal Skills
Languages
- For this position fluency in Arabic and English is required (Oral and Written).
- Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.
Salary and Benefits
G-2
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
2
Posted On
Aug 14, 2025
Expiry Date
Aug 30, 2025
