Driver

Contract

This is a LICA-2 contract. This kind of contract is known as Local Individual Contractor Agreements. It is normally only for nationals. It's an external contract. It usually requires 2 years of experience, depending on education. More about LICA-2 contracts.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partner’s peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners’ needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Background Information - South Sudan

The UNOPS South Sudan office helps a wide range of local and international partners improve the lives of the South Sudanese people by implementing infrastructure and procurement projects. All UNOPS operations have an increasing emphasis on developing national capacities and considering gender, environmental and community concerns. UNOPS is working in a range of sectors in South Sudan including transport, education, health, post-conflict stabilization and emergency response

Background Information – Project

The UNMISS Transport Section, under Service Delivery, plays a vital role in ensuring the Mission meets its mandate through facilitating staff movement across and staff access to the mission’s various operational bases by providing vehicles, passenger buses and specialized equipment which are in optimal condition. UNMISS engages UNOPS to provide services specific to dispatch and shuttle services and repair, maintenance and recovery services including onsite repairs and maintenance of UNMISS heavy-duty vehicles, passenger buses and specialized equipment within its heavy workshop. There is significant value added for UNMISS to outsource the driving services segment to UNOPS, given the synergies between the two organizations, including shared UN values.

UNOPS has “the potential for value-adding contributions that [it] can make in providing efficient, cost-effective services to partners in the areas of project management, human resources, financial management and common/shared services”. UNOPS has the mandate, core expertise and experience in peacekeeping and post-conflict contexts, project management, procurement, and sourcing, in the most challenging environments around the world, and well-established operational resources in South Sudan, Somalia, Kenya and nearby countries. Moreover, UNOPS shares the same UN Values and is committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and national capacity building for a peaceful and positive future for South Sudan.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Management Support Officer, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UNMISS personnel and visitors, ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Summary of Key Functions:

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services;
• Proper use of vehicle;
• Day-to-day maintenance and cleaning of the assigned vehicle;
• Availability of documents/ supplies;
• Immediate action in case of accident.

1. Provides reliable and secure driving services by a) driving vehicles for UNMISS b) collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items;

2. Ensures proper use of vehicles 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, tyre, 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.

Impact of Results:- The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the UNOPS services.

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.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. 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.

Education

Secondary school certificate or high school certificate/diploma; Drivers training with a valid driver's license.

Experience

Two years’ work experience as a driver;

Skills in minor vehicle repairs are an asset;

Experience working with NGO and or the UN is an added advantage.

Languages

• Fluency in written and oral English required.

Languages

• Fluency in written and oral English required.

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
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (around 4 hours) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS.
• 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.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contract 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

Background Information -South Sudan

The UNOPS South Sudan office helps a wide range of local and international partners improve the lives of the South Sudanese people by implementing infrastructure and procurement projects. All UNOPS operations have an increasing emphasis on developing national capacities and considering gender, environmental and community concerns. UNOPS is working in a range of sectors in South Sudan including: transport, education, health, post-conflict stabilization and emergency response.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS is an operational arm of the 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.