Driver

Job Description

I. Position Information

Position: Driver, UN-HABITAT

Project: Multi funded position

Reports to: Operations Officer

Contract Type: Service Contract (SC)

Position Level: SB2/2

Duty Station: Ramallah

Duration of Initial Contract: One year

Expected Duration of Assignment: Two Years

II. Organizational Context

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat)/Special Human Settlements Programme for the Palestinian People (SHSPPP) is seeking a qualified candidate for the vacancy of Driver in Ramallah Office. Under the direct supervision of the Operations Officer the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural background.

The Driver provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in the country, consultants and experts and personnel on mission. The Driver will also be assisting the Operations Officer with daily tasks and will be required to undertake assigned logistics duties.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

Provision of reliable and secure driving services
Proper use of vehicle
Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Availability of documents/ supplies
Logistic assistance

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa and customs formalities arrangement when required.

Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.

Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.

Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Ensures assistance with any logistics duties as record keeping, logbooks, timesheets, filing, photocopying, scanning, and collecting invoices/documents when requested and other related tasks as instructed by the direct supervisor.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the country services.

V. Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UN-Habitat’s mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Shares knowledge and experience

Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issues

Leadership and Self-Management

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

Job Requirements

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license.

Experience:

4 years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Arabic, good knowledge of English. Hebrew is an asset.

Job Details

Job Title Driver

Deadline 10 - Nov - 2021

Location Ramallah

Job Type Full time

Position Level Mid Career

Salary N/A

Degree Bachelor's degree

Experience 4 Years

Category Other

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