Jobs - 53648- Driver

Driver - UNOCHA

Lieu :

Kabul, AFGHANISTAN

Type de contrat :

FTA Local

Date de commencement :

Date limite de candidature :

04-Mar-15 (Minuit New York, États-Unis)

Niveau du poste :

GS-2

Durée du contrat initial

One year with possibility of extension

Langues requises :

Anglais

Durée prévue de la mission :

Le PNUD s’engage à recruter un personnel divers en termes de genre, de nationalité et de culture. Nous encourageons de même les personnes issues des minorités ethniques, des communautés autochtones ou handicapées à postuler. Toutes les candidatures seront traitées dans la plus stricte confidentialité. Le PNUD ne tolère pas l’exploitation et / ou les atteintes sexuelles, ni aucune forme de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel, et / ou toutes formes de discrimination. Tous/tes les candidats/tes selectectionnes /ées devront ainsi se soumettre à de rigoureuses vérifications relatives aux références fournies ainsi qu’à leurs antécédents.

Historique

OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to:

Alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies
Advocate for the rights of people in need
Promote preparedness and prevention
Facilitate sustainable solutions.

OCHA was established as a result of a General Assembly Resolution 46/182 adopted in December 1991, designed to strengthen the United Nation's response to both complex emergencies and natural disasters.

Devoirs et responsabilités

Under the guidance and direct supervision of UNOCHA Administrative/Finance Officer, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The 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 Driver provides driving services to the staff in the Country Office, Sub-offices in the provinces and staff on mission from OCHA HQs, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.

Summary of Key Functions:

Provision of reliable and secure driving services
Proper use of vehicles
Day-to-day maintenance of assigned vehicles
Availability of documents/supplies

Under the supervision of the Admin/finance Officer(NOB) the incumbent performs the following duties:

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required. c) Understanding of route planning and security measures;
Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;
Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, 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 necessary spare parts;
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

Compétences

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNOCHA, vision and values;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
Teamwork: Good Interpersonal skills, ability to work in a multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
Communication: Ability to write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally;
Must be willing to work on shifts including some nights, weekends and official holidays duty;
Pleasant personality, clean and well groomed;
Perform any other relevant duties as required.

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 & procedures.

Leadership and Self-Management

Focuses on result for the client;
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.

Qualifications et expériences requises

Education:

Secondary Education.
Valid Driving license.

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years work experience as a driver with UN or International Organizations;
Good knowledge of driving rules and regulations;
Good skills in minor vehicles repair;
Experience in driving various types of vehicles;
Good familiarity of Kabul and other major cities in the country.

Language Requirements:

Good knowledge of English and fluency in the local language/s of the duty station.

Application

Interested and qualified national Afghan candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at UNDP Afghanistan Vacancy Announcement and please ensure that to fill up and upload Personal History Form-P.11 which is available at UNDP Personal History Form (P.11 Form) .
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.