Vacancy
Driver
Executive Office of the Secretary General (EOSG)
Grade: 8
Location: Lisbon
The International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID is seeking a Driver for the Executive Office of the Secretary General. You will be headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, and work with an engaged and multicultural team of passionate individuals to deliver on our global mandate.
AN INTRODUCTION TO KAICIID
The International Dialogue Centre (KAICIID) is a unique International Organization which brings together religious leaders, policymakers, and experts with the aim of finding common solutions to shared problems. Our vision is a world where there is respect, understanding, and cooperation among people, justice, peace and reconciliation, and an end to the abuse of religion to justify oppression, violence, and conflict.
We are a diverse team of dedicated professionals who deliver impactful results across the globe.
YOUR TEAM
The Executive Office of the Secretary General is the immediate structure supporting the KAICIID Secretary General. The Office is tasked with the overall leadership of KAICIID and for ensuring that the Centre delivers on its mandate vis-à-vis the Council of Parties and the Board of Directors.
YOUR ROLE
Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Driver’s role is to provide the services as designated Driver for the Secretary General.
A successful Driver must have strong initiative and a desire to support the work of the team and the Centre. Each day will be a little different and you can expect to support the transportation needs of the Leadership Team, conduct deliveries and manage the transport of materials and people.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides driving services to the Secretary General, ensuring compliance with road regulations and safe, efficient and reliable service;
- Readiness to work frequently outside normal working hours, including weekends and late nights, at a short notice;
- When requested, meets official visitors at the airport and facilitates Immigration and Customs formalities;
- When requested, collects and delivers documents, small equipment for maintenance or for conference/event support;
- When requested, supports events, conferences and/or other KAICIID meetings by driving staff members or participants to/from location;
- Ensures day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle and checks fuel, oil, water, battery, brakes, tires and similar; ensures regular maintenance with the work station;
- Performs minor repairs and arranges other repairs, ensuring that the vehicle is kept in working order and clean;
- Logs official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing etc.;
- Does the small emergency shopping when required;
- Proactively backs-up other driver and also relevant section/team to share the workload on a daily basis;
- When requested, assists in office moves, setting-up of new working stations and refurbishments as required;
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Education Completion of High School diploma or equivalent is required. A Valid National Driver License is required;
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the provision of driver services is required;
- At least 3 years’ experience in driving senior management officials;
- Ability to handle complex logistical arrangements with minimal notice;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Readiness to work frequently outside normal working hours, including weekends, at a short notice;
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information;
- Commitment to the highest ethical standards and human rights;
- Knowledge of the Local Area;
- Basic vehicle troubleshooting skills;
- Experience in driving a variety of models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorized vehicles, is required.
LANGUAGES
- English proficiency essential.
- Knowledge of Portuguese and/or any other major language is desirable.
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
KAICIID offers fixed-term contracts of one year with a possibility of extension, subject to satisfactory performance and the continuing need for the position. The yearly salary for this role is EUR 16,812 (Grade 8, Step 1) and is exempt from income tax in Portugal.
As part of the recruitment process candidates will be evaluated against the KAICIID values and competencies framework. More information on this can be found at this link.
KAICIID is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply.
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