Jobs - 63362- Driver for OHCHR Office - (open to Yemeni National

Driver for OHCHR Office - (open to Yemeni Nationals Only)

Location :

Sana'a, YEMEN

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

11-Feb-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-1

Duration of Initial Contract :

One Year

Languages Required :

Arabic English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of Office, OHCHR Sana’a, Yemen, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Head of the Office and other high-ranking OHCHR officials and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

The Driver will also provide driving services to Consultants, Experts and other UN staff members on mission in the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensures the provision of reliable and safe driving services by:

Drive the office vehicles for the transportation of the Head of Office, members of staff and other high-ranking officials and visitors;
Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items.

Take and collect officials, personnel and visitors to and from the airport including carrying out visa and custom formality arrangements when required;

Ensures cost-savings through proper use of the vehicle by providing accurate daily control operational form and by proposing regular maintenance programme;

Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by carrying out timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, regular changes of oil, checking of tyres, brakes, washing the car, etc.

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and all the other necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;

Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken into consideration in case of an accident.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UN’s mission, vision and values.
Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and in the project through personal example Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Shares knowledge and experience
Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on customer oriented result
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education;
Valid Driver’s license.

Experience:

2 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record;
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Arabic and some knowledge in English.