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Ensure safe and reliable transportation.

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Overview

Ensure safe and reliable transportation.

You have:

  • Minimum secondary school certificate and valid driving license.
  • At least one year of progressive driving experience and safe driving record.
  • Knowledge of driving regulations and minor vehicle repair capabilities.
  • Ability to read, write, and understand instructions in the working language.
  • Expert knowledge of French and Portuguese language.
  • Intermediate knowledge of English is desirable.

Contract

This is a G-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education.

Salary

The salary for this job should be more than 669 USD.

Salary for a G-2 contract in São Tomé

The salary of a G-2 depends on the duty station. The minimum salary there is 14,207 STN (~669 USD) Please note that depending on the location, a higher post adjustment might still result in a lower purchasing power.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Les unites d'appui administratif des bureaux de pays (CSU) ont ete mises en place dans l'organigramme pour fournir un appui aux responsables et aux membres du personnel afin de leur permettre d'exercer pleinement leurs responsabilites dans l'environnement du GSM et de garantir la conformite aux politiques, procedures, regles et reglements dans toutes les transactions ou pour toutes les questions administratives et financieres, dans le contexte d'un systeme de planification des ressources institutionnelles (ERP).

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Sous la supervision directe du NPO/Charge des operations, le titulaire s'acquitte des taches suivantes: -Conduit les vehicules du service pour assurer le transport du personnel autorise et la livraison et la collectedu courrier, des documents et autres elements;Accueille le personnel officiel a l'aeroport et facilite les formalites douanieres et d'immigration, au besoinResponsable de l'entretien quotidien du vehicule affecte, verifie l'huile, l'eau, la batterie, les freins, les pneus, etc., effectue les reparations mineures et prend les dispositions pour les autres reparations, l'entretien regulier et veille a ce que le vehicule reste propreConsigne les voyages officiels, le kilometrage, les consommations de carburant, la vidange, le graissage quotidiens, etc.;Veille a ce que les mesures prescrites par les regles et reglements soient prises en cas d'accident;Execute toute autre tache assignee.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Au minimumle brevet du premier cycle du secondaire et un permis de conduire valide toutes categorie du pays. Desirable:

Experience

Essential: Avoira u moins un an d'experience progressive dans la conduite en tant que chauffeuret des antecedents de conduite en toute securite Desirable: Une experience dans le systeme des Nations Unies serait un avantage

Skills

Connaissance des regles etreglements du pays en matiere de conduite et capacite a effectuer lesreparations mineures du vehicule;Capacite a lire, ecrire etcomprendre les instructions dans la langue de travail etUne capacite a rediger un rapport concis et fidele desaccidents.

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of French. Expert knowledge of Portugais. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at STN 159,033 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

  • Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

  • A written test may be used as a form of screening.

  • In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

  • According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

  • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

  • The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion)are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int - An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice.

  • WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

  • WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

  • The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

  • This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you successfully managed a transportation issue? This assesses your problem-solving and organizational skills. Discuss a specific instance, your approach to resolving it, and the outcome.
How do you ensure compliance with local driving regulations? This evaluates your knowledge of regulations and safety protocols. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to perform minor vehicle repairs. What did you do? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when you have multiple responsibilities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What measures do you take to maintain a clean and organized vehicle? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: who.int