UN WOMEN Jobs - 89907- Driver (1 position)

Driver (1 position)

Advertised on behalf of

UN WOMEN

Location :

Kathmandu, NEPAL

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

01-Apr-2020

Application Deadline :

08-Mar-20 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SB-2

Duration of Initial Contract :

1 Year with possibility of extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

1 Year with possibility of extension

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

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

In Nepal, UN Women focuses on strengthening women’s voice, choice, agency and security across sectors to advance women’s rights, provide space for women’s meaningful participation and to demonstrate tangible differences in their lives. It is guided by Nepal’s stated priorities and its commitments to relevant normative frameworks , the country’s United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) 2018-2022, the CEDAW Concluding Observations (2018) and UN Women’s Corporate Strategic Plan 2018-2021.The programme promotes national ownership, capacity development and institutionalization, inclusiveness, coordination and partnerships, and knowledge generation and management, and seeks to prioritize engagement with and support to key duty bearers who are responsible for advancing Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (GEWE). The goal of the programme is to “achieve gender equality and social inclusion and empower women and girls in Nepal to realise their human rights.” The key strategies to achieve the goal include: (a) normative support for the development, reform and repeal or amendment of discriminatory laws using a CEDAW lens; (b) providing technical support and integrated policy advice to stakeholders to implement gender equality policies and action plans; (c) building institutional capacities at federal and local levels to promote gender-responsive governance, rule of law, prevention of violence and delivery of minimum essential services through innovations, long-term trainings, peer learning and focused workshops; and (d) advocacy and social mobilisation with excluded and vulnerable groups to build alliances and mobilise political will to drive public support for GEWE.

Under the overall guidance of Operations Manager and direct supervision of Programme Assistant of the Country Office, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UN Women staff 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Functions:

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of UN Women staff and visitors and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items, and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangement when required
Logs in official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, general condition of vehicles, etc
Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle - checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and ensures that the vehicle is always kept clean and in good working condition
Keeps track of regular maintenance & servicing schedule and arranges for vehicles to be inspected and repaired at the officially designated workshop; checks the vehicle prior to and after the workshop visit
Ensures full preparation and planning of operational issues for missions by road outside Kathmandu, as and when required
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 in the assigned vehicle
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents
Ensures that there is no unauthorized use or misuse of vehicle; additionally, ensures that unauthorized person or equipment is not carried in the vehicle
always Maintains punctuality.
Support the operation team in office administration and logistic.
Perform other duties, as required

Impact of Results?:

The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe, cost-effective and timely execution of the CO services.

Competencies

Core Competencies

Demonstrates commitment to UN Women’s mission, vision and values
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time
Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and
cooperating with others.

Functional competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice
areas; acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to arrangement of
meetings, office and vehicle maintenance and general administration work.
Ability to produce accurate and well documented vehicle records conforming to the required
standard.
Good driving skills

Leadership and Self-Management:

Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Professional Qualifications

School Leaving Certificate/ School Education Examination in any discipline.

Experience

3 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
Valid Driver’s license.

Language Requirement

Working knowledge of written and spoken English and Nepali

Application must be supported with UN Women Personal History Form- P11 which can be downloaded from UN Women website http://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UN Women is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individual especially women from minority groups, indigenous groups, LGBTIQ and persons with disabilities are highly encouraged to apply.