New FORM FOUR and Above Job at The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) – Driver
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| The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) |
Job categories Administration
Vacancy code VA/2021/B5303/21214
Department/office AFR, KEMCO, Kenya MCO
Duty station Dar es salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
Contract type Local ICA Support
Contract level LICA-2
Duration Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
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Located
in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office manages a growing
portfolio of engagements, including associated strategic and operational
risks. The KEMC sub-region currently consists of an established
Operation Centre in Nairobi/Kenya which manages a portfolio of
engagements in multiple countries in East and South Africa. This
includes transactional projects in partnership with the Nairobi based UN
Agencies, UN-Habitat and UNEP, and multiple ‘operational’ projects in
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique and island states.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Support Assistant,
the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport
of authorized personnel. The Driver has a client-oriented approach,
high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work
with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. This
position is located in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania and may be responsible
for the following duties.
Summary of Key Functions:
– Provision of reliable and secure driving services
– Proper use of vehicle
– Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
– Availability of documents/ supplies
– Immediate action in case of accident
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missions, for the transport of cargo goods and/or hazardous goods vehicles;
b) Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; and
c) Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
2.
Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily
vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle
maintenance plans and reports.
3.Ensures the day-to-day
maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery,
brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major
repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
4.Ensures
availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle
insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country,
first aid kit, necessary spare parts.
5.Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
- The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the UNOPS services.
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Education
- Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required
- Drivers training with a valid driver’s license is required
Experience
- Two years’ work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required
- Driving and vehicle maintenance skills are required
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs is an asset
- Experience with an NGO or the United Nations is desirable
- First aid training is an asset
Languages
Fluency in written and oral English and Swahili language is required. Knowledge of second UN working language desirable
Competencies
- Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to
differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational
and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role
model for diversity and inclusion. - Demonstrates understanding
of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end
beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships
and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). - Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or
others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment
through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes
the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of
resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. - Open to
change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own
approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on
experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even
under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. - Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic
decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks.
Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. - Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner.
Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of
others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles
conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding
common ground.
Application period 12-Feb-2021 to 28-Feb-2021
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA 2
Contract duration:‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
- This is a local post. As such, it is only open to Tanzanian Nationals or persons with valid residence permits
- This position is based in a family duty station
Additional Considerations
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
- Work life harmonization – UNOPS values its people and recognizes
the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a
progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several
flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all
contract types - For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
- The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies,
administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security
Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’
peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our
mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable
development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure,
procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working
with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term
work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We
are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of
disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000
UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of
UNOPS partners spread across
80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and
cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better
understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve
our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment
of qualified female candidates.
Work
life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and
recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.
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