Driver

Provide reliable and safe driving services to staff and clients

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Overview

Provide reliable and safe driving services to staff and clients

You have:

  • High (Secondary) school certificate
  • 5 years' work experience as a driver
  • Safe driving record
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations
  • Skills in minor vehicle repair
  • Field experience is an asset

Contract

This is a SB-1 contract. This kind of contract is known as Service Board / Service Contract. It is normally only for nationals. More about SB-1 contracts.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security,

Reporting to the Operations unit ,under the general guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager and direct supervision of the Operations Associate, the driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Office, consultants and experts and UN staff on mission with the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues.

The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

  1. Provision of reliable and secure driving services;
  2. Proper use of vehicle;
  3. Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle;
  4. Availability of documents/ supplies.Ensures
  • provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required;
  • Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;
  • Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc;
  • 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;
  • Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

Competencies

The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the CO services;

Corporate Competencies:

  1. Demonstrates commitment to UN WOMEN’s mission, vision and values.
  2. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

  1. Shares knowledge and experience
  2. Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office

Development and Operational Effectiveness

  1. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
  2. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
  3. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues

Leadership and Self-Management

  1. Focuses on result for the client
  2. Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
  3. Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
  4. Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views

Required Skills and Experience

Education: High (Secondary) school cetfificate ;

Experience:

  • 5 years’ work experience as a driver;
  • safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.
  • Field experience is an asset.

Please note that applications without a completed and signed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. UN Women Personal History form (P-11) can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment.

UNWOMEN is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to handle a difficult situation on the road? This question assesses your ability to manage stress and make decisions while driving. Provide a specific example that illustrates your problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
What steps do you take to maintain your vehicle in good condition? The interviewer wants to understand your knowledge and commitment to vehicle maintenance. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you ensure the safety of passengers while driving? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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