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Drive WHO official vehicles for authorized personnel and maintain vehicle conditions.

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Overview

Drive WHO official vehicles for authorized personnel and maintain vehicle conditions.

You have:

  • Completion of primary school education and valid driving license.
  • Minimum of one year driving experience as a driver; clean, safe driving record.
  • Intermediate knowledge of English is required.
  • Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country and skills in minor vehicle repair.
  • Basic mechanics certificate and first aid training would be an advantage.

Contract

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Purpose of the Position

The position is part of the Operations team within the Country Management Support Unit. Its primary objective is to provide transportation services to the WHO Country Office by driving a WHO official vehicle. Responsibilities include transporting authorized personnel, handling deliveries, and collecting mail, documents, and other items. The incumbent must drive the WHO official vehicle safely, adhering to traffic regulations, and ensure that the vehicle is maintained in good working condition.

Objective of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objectives.

Country Office Support Units have been established in the organisational structure to provide support for Managers and staff to fully assume their responsibilities in the GSM environment and to ensure compliance with organisational policies, procedures, rules, and regulations on all administrative and financial matters and transactions in the context of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Within the CSU unit, the Operations Support and Logistics team is responsible for a pool of WHO vehicles and other transportation medium ensuring efficient use of resources and coordinating field travel to the regions across the country.

Summary of Assigned Duties

  1. Drive office vehicles to convey authorized personnel, handle delivery and collection of mail,

    documents and other items;

  2. Meet authorized personnel at the airport, facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required;
  3. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
  4. 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.
  5. Performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and mission-ready.
  6. Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc., and fills in the Monthly vehicle data form at the end of the month.
  7. Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident;
  8. Perform other related duties as required or instructed, including providing support to other areas of work as assigned by the supervisor.

Competencies

*1. Teamwork

*2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

*3. Communication

  1. Producing results

5. Moving forward in a changing environment

Functional Knowledge and Skills:

· Ability to read, write and understand instructions in the working language

· Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country and skills in minor vehicle repair.

· An ability to write a concise and official report of incidents.

· Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, local roads and conditions.

· Ability to assess vehicles for mechanical fitness and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

· Ability to work in a team

Educational Qualifications

  • Essential: Completion of primary school education and valid driving license.
  • Desirable: Basic mechanics certificate and first aid training would be an advantage.

Experience

Essential:- Minimum of one year driving experience as a driver; clean, safe driving record.

Desirable: - Relevant experience in the WHO, UN, or other international organizations.

Languages

Intermediate Knowledge of English is required.

Other Considerations

(e.g. Physical Workplace Condition, if other than normal office environment; IT Skills; etc.)

Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and Internet) is essential. Work may require the use of word processing or other software packages and standard office equipment. Formal or self-training in the use of standard office software. Training in Oracle-based

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.
  • Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.
  • Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.
  • For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.
  • WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
  • WHO also offers a 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. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.
  • WHO's workforce adheres to the WHO Values Charter and is committed to put the WHO Values into practice.
  • WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.
  • This is a General Service position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered.

Potential interview questions

How do you ensure the safe maintenance of a vehicle? This question evaluates your knowledge and practices regarding vehicle upkeep. Discuss specific maintenance tasks you would perform regularly.
Can you describe an instance where you had to navigate local roads under challenging conditions? The interviewer wants to understand your driving experience and problem-solving skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What do you do if involved in a road accident? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you handle cultural differences when transporting diverse personnel? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience with driving in different traffic environments. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you log your official trips and vehicle maintenance? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps do you take to ensure passenger safety while driving? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methods do you use to communicate effectively with authorized personnel? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 7 days ago - Updated 9 hours ago - Source: who.int