Senior Driver
Issued: 26 August 2014
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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.
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VACANCY
NOTICE NO.:
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GS-14-43
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ORGANIZATIONAL
LOCATION:
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UNON/SSS
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DUTY
STATION:
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Nairobi
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FUNCTIONAL
TITLE:
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Driver
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GRADE:
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G-3
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DURATION:
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One year renewable
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POST
NUMBER
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601386
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CLOSING
DATE:
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09
September 2014
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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.
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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.
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