Driver

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 650 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide safe smooth transportation facilities by adhering to all the applicable rule and regulations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of Administrative Officer and direct supervision of Compliance Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties:

1. Provide transport support to authorized personnel in the program implementation; and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items/commodities, including loading and unloading from vehicle, as directed by Supervisor following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations and report any traffic disruptions or incidents caused by civil unrest.

2. Ensure accurate/proper maintenance of the vehicle log books (including Master Logbook) and daily reporting to the fleet despatcher/supervisor on mechanical issues status ensuring efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.

3. Maintain the assigned vehicle cleanliness, in a good road worthy condition, including all equipment i.e. First Aid box and SRMM items and ensuring that any major mechanical issues are reported to the fleet despatcher/supervisor immediately. Any regular servicing or maintenance repair work should be monitored both for correctness and for accomplishment on time, as requested.

4. Follow traffic law of the country, rules and practices with regard to UN/WHO fleet management policy, UNDSS instruction, safe/defense driving of WHO fleet services, transporting non-UN personnel, other rules and SOPs as established at WHO-Bangladesh.

5. Take suitable precautions for the security of the office vehicle and its contents when left unattended and ensure office vehicle is properly parked in the designated place during non-working hours.

6. If required, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of bills to ensure administrative support to Country Office.

7. Any other duties assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Middle level education (at least 8th standard). Must hold a valid national ‘Professional' driving license. Desirable: High School Certificate; Knowledge of first aid training is desirable. Safe/defensive driving certification will be an asset. Formal certificate in vehicle maintenance; Computer certificate/ knowledge on MS office will also be an asset.

Experience

Essential: At least two (2) years of work experience as a driver with safe driving record. Desirable:

• Work experience with UN offices, international organizations, embassies would be an advantage and/or minimum of two years driving experience in the other reputed offices.
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans, mini trucks and other kinds of motorized vehicles.

Skills

• Must be in possession of a valid driving license;
• Must have provided evidence of good eye sight (vision);
• Sound knowledge of driving rules and regulations and security issues;
• Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor repairs of vehicles;
• Knowledge of the topography of the duty station and the surrounding areas;
• Ability to read and write instructions and maps;
• Knowledge of safety standards and safety equipment first aid desirable;
• Knowledge and ability to use radio, email, telephone and other applications;
• Ability to demonstrate a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy and tact.

WHO Competencies

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Knowing and managing yourself

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Bangla.

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 BDT 851,124 (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 and/or an asynchronous video assessment 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.

• 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.

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.

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

• 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.

• Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [email protected].

• 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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