Senior Driver

By Live Lover -

                                    Issued: 26 August 2014         


NOTE
Appointment against this post is on a local basis. External candidates will be considered only when no suitable internal candidate from the duty station is identified. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment. Staff members are subject to the authority of and assignment by the SG. All staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.


VACANCY NOTICE NO.:
GS-14-43
ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
UNON/SSS
DUTY STATION:
Nairobi
FUNCTIONAL TITLE:
Driver
GRADE:
G-3
DURATION:
One year renewable
POST NUMBER
601386
CLOSING DATE:   
09 September 2014

The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) is the UN headquarters in Africa and the representative office of the Secretary-General. We support programme implementation of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the UN Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT) globally, as well as other UN offices in Kenya, by providing administrative, conference and information services (www.unon.org). This post is located in the UNON, Support Services Service, Facilities Management and Transportation Section (FMTS) at the Nairobi duty Station.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Working Under the direct supervision of the Logistics Assistant and general supervision of the Deputy Chief, FMTS, the duties of the incumbent are as follows:
a)    Provide high driving standards to the Executive Director (ED) at all times, and to occasionally provide the same service to ED’s visitors and other high ranking UN officials as may be required. 
b)    Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle including cleanliness, check on fuel, coolants, battery condition, brakes, engine oil etc; Inform the Logistics Assistant of any defects to the vehicle, and ensure the vehicle is serviced promptly when required.
c)    Record all trips in the work-ticket and fill in all information required to include odometer readings, fuel drawn, oil drawn, etc.
d)    Ensure the relevant vehicle documents such as insurance are valid.
e)    Ensure that the vehicle carries all necessary tools such as wheel spanner, jack and spare-wheel.
f)     Perform other related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES

  • Professionalism - Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Has a good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; Ability to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Kenya Highway Code. Applies good judgment in the context of assignments given.  Shows pride in work and in achievements; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations.
  • Client Orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
  • Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; Is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.


QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Completion of secondary school education is required. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Experience:
A minimum of 3 years experience as an official driver and an accident free driving record. Experience in driving variety of makes and model of vehicles required. Exposure to similar work from a position with the UN or other international organization or Government would be desirable.

Language:
English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second official UN Language is an advantage.

Other skills
General computer training desirable.


Preference will be given to equally qualified women candidates.

All applications to be sent to the following address on or before the deadline of 09/09/2014. Applicants should send a completed United Nations Personal History form (available at http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc) or Personal History Profile together with a covering letter of one to two pages summarizing how they meet the requirements of the job to:
          
e-mail: recruitment@unon.org

UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest e-Performance Documents at the time of application to the email address above.

PLEASE QUOTE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO.:            GS-14-43
(Applications without Correct Vacancy Number will not be Considered)

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH 

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