Background Information - Job-specific
Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative Officer, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to Head of Office, operations staff, Consultants and Experts and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors, ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Functional Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Provision of reliable and secure driving services/Protocol Services
Proper use of vehicle
Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Provides Administrative & logistical support and ensures availability office supplies
Immediate action in case of accident
1. Provides reliable and secure driving services and protocol services:
Driving office vehicles for the transport of the Head of Office, operations staff, Consultants and Experts and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors
Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; and
Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
2. Ensures proper use of vehicle:
Through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs,
Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
3. Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle:
Checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.;
Performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
4. Provides Administrative & logistical support and ensures availability office supplies:
Packaging/packing of material received for dispatch; labeling, inserting material in envelopes and tracking outgoing mail;
Collection of invoices from Vendors, contacting Vendors for any information and documentation to be provided or received;
Support in local shopping /purchases including ordering and pickup of office supply
Operates photocopying and duplicating machines, binding, and filing;
Assist / support in physical verification of assets;
Support in archiving of documents and items
5. Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
Competencies Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.Completion of secondary school or equivalent; drivers training with valid driver’s license for B, C and D categories.
Three years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record is required.
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs is required.
Fluency in French is required. Arablic lanaguage is deairable.
Contract type, level and duration
Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
This vacancy is archived.