OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

To provide safe and smooth transportation facilities by adhering to all the applicable rules and regulations.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Under the overall guidance of NPO (Administrative Services), NO-B, and direct supervision of NPO (Administrative Support), NO-A, the incumbent performs the following duties:

1. Provide transportation of authorized personnel and delivery of various items/commodities, including diplomatic pouches following authorized routing and UN safety and security rules and regulations and report any traffic disruptions or incidents caused by civil unrest.

2. Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport or other entry points and provide basic assistance with visa and customs formalities to facilitate smooth and safe entry.

3. Ensure accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical issues status ensuring efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.

4. Maintain the assigned vehicle in a good condition, including all equipment and ensuring that any major mechanical issues are reported to the supervisor. Any regular servicing or maintenance repair work should be monitored both for correctness and for accomplishment on time, as requested.

5. Follow established rules and regulations for driving and deliveries and /or in cases of an accident, ensure that all rules and local requirements are adhered to and report immediately to the supervisor on any apparent problems to seek instructions.

6. Take suitable precautions for the security of the office vehicle and its content when left unattended and ensure office vehicle is properly parked in the designated place during non-working hours.

7. If required, perform basic office related tasks such as filing, photocopying and maintaining stores including delivery/collection of various items, mailing service and payment of bills to ensure administrative support to Country Office.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: Middle level education (at least 8th standard). Must possess a valid drivers' license.

 

Experience

Essential: At least 2 (two) years' work experience as a driver with safe driving record.

 

 

 

Skills

Very good knowledge of driving/traffic rules and regulations, knowledge of topography of the duty station and the surrounding areas; Knowledge of protocol courtesies; Tidy appearance, ability to read, write and describe mechanical troubles, skills in minor vehicle repairs, Knowledge of first aid desirable. Ability to read maps and plans.

 

 

WHO Competencies

Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication

 

 

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Knowledge of English. Good knowledge of local language.

 

 

 

 

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at INR 509,843 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test may be used as a form of screening. In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. WHO is committed to workforce diversity. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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