Senior Driver

Contract

This is a G-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 G-3 contracts.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

Through its Operational Support Services (OSS) ASU provides high quality, consistent and responsive administrative services focusing on delivering key services essential for the day-to-day operations

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

1. Drives office vehicles for official transport of staff and official visitors to various authorized locations within and outside the city.
2. Facilitates arrival and departure clearance procedures at the airport for staff members and official visitors. Arranging for the opening of VIP hall and all related formalities. Submits requests to Cairo Immigration Authority and follow up on the issuance of entry visas and residency for official visitors and family members.
3. Handles and follows up on the requests submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding the privileges granted through the Host Agreement. This includes but not limited to MOFA ID, import clearance certificates, purchase and sale of diplomatic cars, etc…
4. Delivery/collection and customs clearance of shipment/cargo, official incoming and outgoing pouches. Transportation/hand delivery of documents, invoices, mail, parcels and other heavy items to or from UN Agencies, Ministries, Universities, libraries, hotels, printing shops, transport agencies, railway station, airport, etc…
5. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle, checks fuel, oil, coolant, battery, breaks, tiers, etc… performs minor repairs and ensures the proper functioning and cleaning of the vehicle.
6. Logs official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc and provides a monthly report on consumption and maintenance cost.
7. Ensures compliance with WHO rules and regulations in case of involvement in an accident.
8. Replaces other driver during leave or absence and performs all their assigned duties.
9. Performs other related duties as required.

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent. Must possess a valid Egyptian professional driving license for the light and heavy duty vehicles Desirable:

Experience

Essential: At least two years professional experience driving cars and heavy duty vehicles Desirable: Related experience WHO/UN agencies

Skills

• Technical and Mechanical knowledge and skills pertaining to the car and its upkeep
• Good knowledge of the streets of the city and being acquainted with dense traffic locations and related problems.
• Excellent knowledge of traffic rules and regulations

Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model: ( https://www.who.int/employment/WHO_competencies_EN.pdf?ua=1 )

• Teamwork
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communication
• Moving forward in a changing environment
• Ensuring the effective use of resources

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Beginners knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Arabic. Desirable:

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 EGP 151,956 (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.

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• 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.

• For assessment of your application, please ensure that your profile on Stellis is updated; all experience records are entered with elaboration on tasks performed at the time. Kindly note that CV/PHFs inserted via LinkedIn are not accessible.