Driver (Roster)

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 999 USD.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of WHO's emergency programme are to design and implement programmes that prepare the health sector to deal with emergencies and that improve health during and after crises and to ensure that WHO's critical functions as outlined in the Emergency Response Framework (ERF) are met. Within the emergency programme, the objectives of WHO's emergency response team are to support Member States by: (1) promptly assessing health needs of populations affected by crisis, identifying priority causes of ill-health and death; supporting the MoH and local health authorities on logistical and capacity building aspects according to needs, preparing damage estimates and emergency response and rehabilitation plans; providing prompt, credible health information and ensuring the continuity of essential health services; (2) coordinating and monitoring emergency health relief efforts under the aegis of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee coordination mechanisms (Health Cluster/Sector), of which WHO is the lead agency; 3) ensuring that critical gaps in the health response are rapidly identified and filled; 4) revitalizing and building the capacity of national health systems to deal with preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of Programme Manager/Head of Country Office and other authorised personnel for performing official duties with due regard to time schedules.
• Driving of office vehicles in country or other countries when required.
• Apply knowledge of driving regulations, safety requirements, traffic and conditions and most desirable routes to minimize travel time. Assist passengers in entering or leaving the office vehicle; load and unload baggage, parcels, documents, goods or supplies.
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned office vehicle(s), checks oils, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the office vehicle is kept clean.
• Delivers and collects mail, documents and other items when required.
• Makes minor purchases and collects urgently required goods from local suppliers on demand.
• Facilitates processing customs clearance of goods including follows up with customs authorities, local authorities, and technical and administrative staff in HQ and EURO.
• Collects goods from customs with due regard to routine customs regulations and formalities: makes or collects payment for goods if required.
• Meets official personnel at the airport, railway station when necessary and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required. Provide logistical assistance to the country office staff and international visiting experts and consultants: visas, air/train tickets, customs formalities, hotel accommodation, and transportation.
• Serves as backup to administrative personnel when required, including negotiation, liaison, and coordination with local authorities to facilitate smooth running of vehicle movements in the designated area.
• Assists with office maintenance, printing, scanning, and photocopying of documents, logistics in connection with meetings and other events. Responds and acts on routine telephone calls in connection with such tasks and brings matters to attention of relevant staff members as appropriate.
• Assists in the area of office logistics, assist in maintaining logistic records, management of inventory and communication systems in compliance with WHO established rules and procedures.
• Assists in local procurement of office supplies and equipment.
• Takes suitable precautions for the security of the office vehicle and its contents when left unattended.
• Ensures that the office vehicle is properly kept (in the garage or on the secured car park) during non-working hours.
• Ensures that all rules, regulations, and local requirements are adhered to in the event of involvement in an accident.
• Performs other related duties as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary education or its equivalent and Driver's license.

Experience

Essential: Four years' work experience as a driver; safe driving record.

Skills

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and chauffeur courtesies, skills in minor vehicle repair, initiative and discretion. Some knowledge in and experience of application of PC software technologies, as well as in the use of photocopiers and printers.

WHO Competencies

Communication Knowing and managing yourself

Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Ensuring the effective use of resources

Teamwork

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Ukrainian and Russian.

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 USD 11,584 (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 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'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 post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.