Senior Driver and Protocol (GS3), Doha-Qatar, Req

Mid Admin Logistics & Procurement

Overview

Provide reliable and safe driving services to UNICEF team.

You have:

• A secondary education is required.
• A valid driver's license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations are required.
• A minimum of three years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Fluency in Arabic is required.
• Knowledge of English as another official UN language is required.
• Good knowledge of the city, local roads and conditions where the office is located.

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.

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,

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

How can you make a difference?

Under the supervision of the Senior Programme Associate, the Senior Driver, at the G-3 level, provides reliable and safe driving services to the head of office and UNICEF team, 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 Senior 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 Senior Driver will work closely with the Senior Programme Associate (GS7) on protocol matters and ensure close coordination with the Senior Programme Associate on any administrative matters relating to protocol and his/her duties as a driver to ensure the smooth running of the office and its work.

1. Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials
2. Maintenance of assigned vehicle
3. Documentation of vehicle-related information
4. Focal point for protocol services with relevant ministries and Governmental departments as required (such as MOFA, Ministry of Immigration, Ministry of Labor, General Security, Customs, Airport…etc.).

Reliable and safe driving services for staff and officials

• Drives the Head of the Office, senior UN staff and high-ranking UN officials and visitors, ensuring provision of reliable and safe driving services.
• Meets senior official personnel and visitors at the airport and assists with the visa and customs formalities and any protocol arrangements as required.
• Staff pickup/Drop off, movement between office, compounds and other official locations.

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.

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.
• Assist in the renewal of vehicle registration and vehicle insurance

Focal point for protocol services.

Under the overall authority of the Head of Office, and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Associate, the staff member shall perform the following duties:

• Prepare draft correspondence in Arabic or English as needed to the government bodies and embassies for visa issuance, renewal of residency permit, transfer of employer and other administrative tasks.
• Support processing visa requests for the staff in the office, and staff on mission.
• Submitting and following up on requests to obtain residency permit, and exceptional entry permit, facilitate any other travel related requirements and follow up with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Immigration.
• support the renewal process of Qatar residency permit and follow up with MoFA and Immigration Department for the eligible staff before it expires.
• Submit requests for cancellation of residency permit for the staff transferred/separated and file proof of cancellation.
• Maintaining records and files of all official communication with the Government.
• Maintain record of all vehicles, number plates and logbooks, the transfer of disposal of vehicles and in the generation of reliable reports and statistics.
• Assist with the office establishment card, issuance, and renewal of driving licenses for professional staff, airport pass and UN ID card.
• Assist with custom clearance for personal effect/ household goods for incoming professionals’ staff and other office imports of goods/equipment for the office.
• Extend protocol related support to other sister agencies upon agreement with UNICEF Doha and when required.
• Assists the Sr. Programme Associate with the office premises management tasks as requested.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Head of the Office.

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

The following qualifications:

• A secondary education is required, along with a valid driver’s license and knowledge of local driving rules and regulations
• A minimum of three years of work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record is required.
• Fluency in Arabic is required. Knowledge of English as another official UN language is required

Additional skills

• Good knowledge of the city, local roads 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…

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1)
• Works Collaboratively with others (1)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (1)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (1)
• Drive to achieve impactful results (1)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)

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

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

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 is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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.

Remarks:

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

Applicants for this position must be eligible to work in Qatar/Doha

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.

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Added 4 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unicef.org