Driver, GS-2, Qamishli, Syria

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. More about G-2 contracts.

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, Safety

Find out how UNICEF programmes drive change for children and young people every day, in Syria by visiting this: www.unicef.org/syria

How can you make a difference?

Under the general supervision of the Chief, Field Office and direct supervision of Senior Operations Associate in Qamishli, the Driver, at the G-2 level, provides reliable and safe driving services, demonstrating the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol whilst ensuring compliance with local driving rules and regulations.

The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

The area of responsibility is covering three Governates (Al Hassaka – Der Ezzor – Ar Raqqa), the job demands frequent travel from UNICEF field office in Qamishli to several locations over long distances, sometimes including weekends and overnight outside Qamishli. Each mission to the field should include two AVs and sometimes more than one mission is conducted per day due to the expansion of the programmes in the area of responsibility which requires a fourth driver to cover the drivers leaves entitlements and to stay in the office to cover the city’s local movements.

Summary of key functions/accountabilities related duties/tasks:

Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of UN staff, officials, visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.
• Meets official personnel and visitors at the airport and may assist with basic visa and customs formalities and arrangements when required.

Maintenance of assigned vehicle

• Ensures vehicle is kept in good running condition at all times through addressing minor repairs, making arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, water levels, and car washing. (Ensure clean and tidy vehicle exterior and interior, including the engine at all time and follow the approved maintenance schedule.)
• Maintain daily checklist & prepare maintenance schedules for the fleet and arrange for external repairs, review it with the supervisor so that the office could take preventive action in case any minor/major repairs needed
• Provide advice on procurement of spare parts and assist in getting quotations.

Documentation of vehicle related information.

• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle registration, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle; keeps track of insurance and other tax formalities.
• Use the vehicle booking system to record both official and personal usage (KM), Fuel consumption and ensure that the user signs electronically the trip.

Safety and security Rules and regulations are followed

• Ensure that all safety regulations, security operating procedures and standard High-Frequency (HF) & Very-High-Frequency (VHF) communications procedures are followed.
• Ensures that the mandated security related equipment is present and operational in the vehicle at all times.
• Ensure that all rules and regulations are followed in case of involvement in any accident related to the vehicle and or the passengers.

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

• A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations. Applicant should have a public transport license (D2).
• A minimum of two years of work experience as a driver, with safe driving record. Experience in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is an asset.
• Relevant experience in vehicles physical repairs is required.
• Solid experience in both mechanical & electrical maintenance of the AVs is an asset.

• Fluency in Arabic is required. Good Knowledge of English and another local language of the duty station is an asset.

• Good knowledge of the city, the complexity of the local context, local roads, check points and conditions where the office is located

• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs
• Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with visitors
• High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment
• Ability to work effectively with people of different national and cultural background

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are…

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/ assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate.

Remarks:

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (COVID). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Fixed Term Appointment for Two Years