Driver at UN Women

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In doing so, UN Member States took an historic step in accelerating the Organization’s goals on gender equality and the empowerment of women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda,...

 

Driver

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationKCSE
  • Experience3 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldDriving 
  • Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, the driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UN Women Regional Director, Deputy Regional Director 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 Regional Operations Manager, the Driver can also be required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Office, consultants and experts and UN staff on mission. The Driver will provide basic administrative and clerical support to the UN Women Regional Office

Duties And Responsibilities
Provide reliable and Secure Driving Services:

  • Drive office vehicles for the transport of UN Women Regional Director, 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 official 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;
  • Adhere to relevant job specific guidelines and policies of UN Women such as but not limited to the vehicle management policy;
  • Oversee and ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

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.

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;
  • Change oil, check tires, lights horn, clutch and brakes and wash car regularly;
  • Ensure that vehicles comply with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

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.

Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed:

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

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.
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 Compitencies:

  • 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:

  • Completion of secondary education is required;
  • Valid Driver's license is required.

Experience:

  • At least 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.

Languages:

  • Fluency in English is required;
  • Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to UN Women on jobs.undp.org to apply

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