Senior Driver

Contract

This is a GS-3 contract. This kind of contract is known as General Service and related categories. It is normally only for nationals. It usually requires 3 years of experience, depending on education. More about GS-3 contracts.

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Reporting to the Operations Manager and in coordination with the Country Program Manager, the driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UN Women Country Programme Manager and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Office, consultants and experts and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions

1. Provide reliable and secure driving services

• Drive office vehicles for the transport of UN Women Country Programme Manager, other high-ranking officials, visitors, UN Women programme and operations staff, and facilitate VIP missions;
• Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government – Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/ UN Offices;
• Meet office personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required;

• Verify that all passengers wear seatbelts at all times in the vehicle;

• Oversee and ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;

• Log official trips in the official log books.

• Oversee and ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

2. Proper use of vehicle

• Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
• Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs and oversee that other drives do the same;
• Prepare and maintain data of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

3. Day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle

• Ensure that all official vehicles are kept clean and is always in good working condition;
• Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs in accordance with procedures;
• Change oil, check tires, lights horn, clutch and brakes and wash car regularly;
• Ensure that vehicles comply with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

4. Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies

• Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
• Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

5. Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed

• Assist theCountry Programme Manager and other office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
• Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required.

• Liaise with Clearing and Forwarding Agents for clearance of official shipments while ensuring documentation for facilitation of such processes are in place;

• Assist in all areas of Fleet Management including vehicle registration, insurance, maintenance, security, usage monitoring, vehicle ownership transfers and disposal;

• Assist in managing the daily logistical issues of staff transport services, by working closely with HR and relevant service providers;
• Update staff on various emerging traffic and movement issues in Somalia;
• Provide assistance to Country Programme Manager and Operations Manager on Protocol matters for the organization and its eligible staff, including assistance to visas, work permits and diplomatic identity cards;

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality and timely driving services; safe and on-time
• Quality care and maintenance of vehicle and necessary documents
• Timely inputs to logs and records
• Quality and time admin and logistics support to operation and programme

Competencies

Core Values:

• Respect for Diversity
• Integrity
• Professionalism

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues
• Accountability
• Creative Problem Solving
• Effective Communication
• Inclusive Collaboration
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Leading by Example

Functional Competencies

• Excellent driving skills;
• Strong knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies and local roads and conditions;
• Strong defensive driving skills;
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs;
• Ability to be on time.

Required Skills and Experience

Education and certification:

• Secondary education;
• Valid driver’s license.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
• Experience with Administrative support services.

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English Language is required
• Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset.
• Working knowledge of UN is an asset.

Gender Sensitivity:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks.