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Org. Setting and Reporting This position is located within the Transport Section, in the United Nations Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara. The incumbent will work directly with the IC Dispatch under the overall supervision of the Chief Transport Officer.

Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following duties: •Long-distance heavy-duty truck driving assignments, both on & off road, for the delivery of bulk fuel, (diesel and jet A-1) water, (bottled & bulk), containerized units/loads, engineering plant equipment, Material Handling Equipment (MHE), communications equipment, and general cargo / supplies throughout the Mission area of operation/Area of Responsibility (AoR), •Preparation of assigned vehicle and personal equipment for each delivery, including the correct setting of tire pressures dependent upon load and road surface, i.e., before and after use checks and maintenance. •Reporting of vehicle faults to the relevant workshops for rectification & ensuring that in charge Dispatch is kept appraised of all faults & assigned vehicle states. •Responsible for replacing punctured wheels on assigned truck. •Loading / off-loading and security of cargo on assigned vehicles & assisting with the loading / off-loading & securing of cargo on other vehicles within the mission fleet as required. •Operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) such as but not limited to; forklift trucks, telescopic handlers, truck and module mounted cranes / hoists, & mobile cranes, both for loading & off-loading for transportation, and for maintenance purposes. •Operation of engineering plant equipment, such as but not limited to; graders, vibratory compactors, backhoes, front end loaders, skid steer loaders, & attachments for loading & off-loading for transportation, and for maintenance purposes. •Operation of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) & engineering plant in support of transport & engineering operations throughout the mission Area of Responsibility (AoR). •Operation of recovery trucks throughout the mission Area of Responsibility (AoR). •Assisting the workshops with the maintenance of trucks, MHE, & plant equipment, such as but not limited to; greasing & general lubrication, cleaning of filters, removal & replacement of wheels, renewal of consumables such as bucket teeth and blade tips, and filling of engine & transmission units with coolant & oils. •Driving of VIP’s and visitors as required. - Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. - Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. •Perform other duties as assigned by IC Dispatch.

Competencies Professionalism: Ability to operate heavy and light duty vehicles; skill to handle Material Handling Equipment (MHE), and Heavy Transport Equipment; maintain accuracy in performing duties; Shows pride in work and achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Client orientation: Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress and setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to clients.

Education High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Technical or vocational certificate in Material Handling Equipment is required.

Job - Specific Qualification A valid National Driving License in Categories B, C, D and EC is required. (Please attach a copy)

Work Experience A minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in driving heavy and light duty vehicles is required. There are no minimum years of relevant experience for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Knowledge of Laayoune, Dakhla, Smara, and Agadir cities is required.

A minimum of two years' experience in operating cranes is required.

The ability to drive both automatic and manual vehicles is required.

Experience working with United Nations or similar International Organization is desirable.

1 year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. Applicants for positions in the General Service and related categories must be authorized to work for the United Nations in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. Staff members subject to local recruitment are not eligible for allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. United Nations is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.