Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provide reliable and secure driving services
Drive office vehicles for the transport of WEE staff and UN Women Country Representative, other high-ranking officials, visitors, UN Women program and operations staff, and facilitate VIP missions;
Deliver and collect mail, documents, and other items to Government – Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/ UN Offices;
Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required;
Verify that all passengers wear seatbelts at all times in the vehicle;
Oversee and ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
Oversee and ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
?2. Proper use of the vehicle
Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs and oversee that other drives do the same;
Prepare and maintain data of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
3. Day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Ensure that all official vehicles are kept clean and are always in good working condition;
Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs;
Change oil, check tires, lights, horn, clutch, and brakes, and wash the car regularly;
Ensure that vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).
4. Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies
Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
5. Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed
Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.
Competencies
Core Values:
Respect for Diversity
Integrity
Professionalism
Core Competencies:
Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
Accountability
Creative Problem Solving
Effective Communication
Inclusive Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Leading by Example
Functional Competencies
Excellent driving skills;
Strong knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies and local roads and conditions;
Strong defensive driving skills;
Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
Ability to be on time.
Required Skills and Experience
Education and certification:
Secondary education;
Valid driver’s license.
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in English is required
Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
Working knowledge of Kiswahili is an asset.
Apply via :
jobs.undp.org
