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 - Pakistan

UNOPS Pakistan (Project Office) is part of the South Asia Multi Country Office in the Asia Region. UNOPS commenced operations in Pakistan in 1999 and significantly up-scaled activities from 2005 onwards to support populations affected by and vulnerable to earthquakes. In 2010, UNOPS opened a permanent office in Islamabad to support the Government of Pakistan and other partners to undertake humanitarian and reconstruction services, following the most devastating flood in the nation’s history. We are operating in KP, Sindh and Punjab and have field offices in Peshawar, Karachi, Umerkot and D.I. Khan.

Supported strategically by a regional operational hub and UNOPS headquarters in Copenhagen and within the overarching framework of the ONE UN Programme, UNOPS Pakistan continues to deliver projects across the country under its core delivery practices of sustainable infrastructure, sustainable procurement, and sustainable project management.

With a steady growth of the project portfolio in recent years and a new strategic direction, UNOPS in Pakistan is currently implementing projects in the following thematic areas: Green and Clean energy; Rule of Law; Health , WASH, Procurement; and HR services.

Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS is based in Islamabad with presence in Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan managing a wide range of projects including technical WASH support in Umerkot, DI Khan and Tank, procurement of water lab equipment for PHED Punjab and KP, HR services for the WHO polio team and technical trainings for sustainable reconstruction of houses.

The Support Services Unit supervised by the Support Services Manager is based in Islamabad including Administration, Finance, Procurement, ICT and Safety & Security teams.

Under the overall supervision of Senior Administration Associate, the incumbent will report to the Admin Senior Assistant for carrying out the daily tasks as covered in the scope of position.

Functional Responsibilities

• Provides reliable and secure driving services by
• a)driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorised personnel and, in the case of peacekeeping/development 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.
• Ensures proper use of vehicles through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
• 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 immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Follows the safety and security protocols during mission travel, coordination with security focal person for travel NOC, police escort (where required) during field missions.

Final Product: - 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

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.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education& Experience : - Completion of secondary school or equivalent is required; - Drivers training with a valid driver’s licence is required - Two years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record is required. - Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs is required. - Experience in driving Armored Vehicle is desirable - Ability to work with office machines (photocopier, scanner, printer) is desirable - Basic Knowledge of drafting a document, data entry is desirable - An ideal incumbent should be physically active as the role involves frequent and regular travelling (50-70%) to challenging locations including loading/unloading equipment

Language Requirements: - Working knowledge in written and oral English is required. - Fluency in local languages is desirable

Contract type, level and duration

• Contract type: Individual Contract Agreement (ICA)
• Contract level: Local ICA Support -LICA 2
• Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘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

Additional Information

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions

• 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 (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.