Grade: G3

Vacancy no.: CAIRO/RB/G/2025/04
Publication date: 17 April 2025
Application deadline (midnight Cairo local time): 16 May 2025

Job ID: 12946
Department: RO-Africa
Organization Unit: DWT/CO-Cairo
Location: Cairo
Contract type: Fixed Term

The ILO is issuing a call for expression of interest for the above position. The selection process is not subject to the rules and procedures defined in Annex I of the ILO Staff Regulations

The following are eligible to apply:

  • Internal candidates in accordance with paragraphs 31 and 32 of Annex I of the Staff Regulations.
  • External candidates

    The recruitment process for General Service positions is subject to specific local recruitment criteria.

    The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities. If you are unable to complete our online application form due to a disability, please send an email to ilojobs@ilo.org.

    Conditions of employment for external candidates: In conformity with existing ILO practice, the appointment of an external candidate will normally be made at the first step of this grade.

    Organizational Setting

    The position is located under the administrative services at ILO Decent Work Team for North Africa and ILO Country Office for Egypt and Eritrea (DWT/CO-Cairo). The ILO strives to achieve decent work for all. It promotes social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights. It is the United Nations organization where governments, employers and workers have, through a tripartite structure, equal voice in improving conditions and life at work. ILO Cairo leads the promotion of decent work for all through a double mandate, as the ILO Decent Work Team for North Africa and as the Country Office for Egypt and Eritrea.

    To this end, the DWT-CO Cairo provides technical assistance to ILO tripartite constituents through advice and the implementation of technical cooperation programmes in the areas of international labour standards, employment, social protection and social dialogue among others.

    Main Purpose

    As a team member, the incumbent provides reliable and safe driving services to the Office Director and other officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity and sense of responsibility. The incumbent is accountable for arranging airport VIP and protocol services and customs clearances when receiving high-level delegations. The incumbent may be required to carry out certain messenger functions and clerical support services. The incumbent is required to plan and organise workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlines, and shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needs. Work affects the delivery of mail and pouch and transportation services of the Office.

    The position works under the supervision of the Sr. Operations Officer. The incumbent operates with some operational independence in carrying out assignments and supervision focuses on the successful achievement of assignments. The incumbent does not receive guidance on the technical aspects of the duties but does receive procedural and day-to-day operational supervision.

    Working Relationships

    Internal contacts are with staff and visiting ILO officials to receive instructions on operational issues such as work schedules and to exchange information.

    External contacts are primarily with government and airport authorities for exchange of information.

    Key Duties and Responsibilities

    1. Ensure the provision of safe and reliable driving services. Drive the Office Director, senior level officials and other authorized personnel and visitors. Meet officials and visitors at the airport including assisting, where necessary, with protocol, visa and customs formalities.
    2. Deliver and collect mail and documents and other items.
    3. Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle and accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and documentation.
    4. Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tyres, brakes and water levels, car washing, etc in order to keep the vehicle clean and in good running condition at all times.
    5. Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit and other MOSS-compliant equipment, and necessary spare parts in assigned vehicles.
    6. Where appropriate, schedule drivers and vehicles for use on a daily basis.
    7. Inform the supervisor in a timely manner of (re)registrations and insurance procedures for all the office vehicles.
    8. Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining stores. Assist in the mailing, collection and distribution of documents and publications including to ministries and banks. Arrange to pay office telephone and other bills. Perform data entry duties.
    9. Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

      Minimum Requirements

      Education

      Completion of secondary school education. Valid and clean driving licence.

      Experience

      A minimum of three years of relevant work experience with a safe driving record. Driving experience with a UN agency, diplomatic or international organization.

      Languages

      Working knowledge of Arabic and knowledge of English.

      Knowledge and Competencies (technical/behavioural)

      • Excellent knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
      • Good knowledge of local roads and conditions.
      • Skills in minor vehicle repair.
      • Good knowledge of chauffeur protocol and courtesies.
      • Good knowledge of security issues.
      • Good knowledge of rules and procedures on vehicle management including maintenance of official vehicles and knowledge of mechanics and maintenance and repair of vehicles.
      • Knowledge of administrative rules and regulations
      • Basic computer skills to record information in IT systems.

        In addition to the ILO core competencies [Integrity and transparency, Sensitivity to diversity, Orientation to learning and knowledge sharing, Client orientation, Communication, Orientation to change, Takes responsibility for performance, Quality orientation, Collaboration], this position requires:

        • Ability to present a professional image at all times.
        • Ability to deal calmly with unexpected circumstances or delays.
        • Discretion and respect for confidentiality.
        • Ability to work in a multicultural environment and to demonstrate gender-sensitive and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes.

          Recruitment process

          Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ILO Jobs. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

          Evaluation (which may include one or several written tests and a pre-interview competency-based assessment centre) and the interviews will tentatively take place during the 3 to 4 months following the application deadline. Candidates are requested to ensure their availability should they be short listed for further consideration.

          Depending on the location and availability of candidates, assessors and interview panel members, the ILO may use communication technologies such as Skype, Video or teleconference, e-mail, etc for the assessment and evaluation of candidates at the different stages of the recruitment process, including assessment centres, technical tests or interviews.

          Fraud warning

          The ILO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process whether at the application, interview, processing or training stage. Messages originating from a non ILO e-mail account - @ilo.org - should be disregarded. In addition, the ILO does not require or need to know any information relating to the bank account details of applicants.

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