Driver at UN Women

Provide reliable and secure driving services:

• Drive office vehicles for the transport of officials, visitors, UN Women programme and operations personnel, and facilitate VIP missions; 
• Deliver and collect mail, documents and other items to Government – Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/ UN Offices; 
• Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangements when required; 
• Verify that all passengers wear seatbelts at all times in the vehicle; 
• Oversee and ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents; 
• Adhere to relevant job specific guidelines and policies of UN Women such as but not limited to the vehicle management policy; 
• Oversee and ensure that all vehicles comply with the Security and Safety standard established at the duty station through Security Risk Management process.

Proper use of vehicle:

• Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly; 
• Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs and oversee that other drives do the same; 
• Prepare and maintain data of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports. 

Day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle:

•  Ensure that all official vehicles are kept cleaned, washed and are always in good working condition; 
• Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs; 
• Change oil, check tire tread depth and pressure, lights, indicators, wipers, horn, clutch and brakes and ensure that any errors of warning indicators on dashboard are inspected and addressed in timely manner;
• Arrange and complete winterization of office vehicles when this is required by local traffic regulations or when travel to areas that might be affected by snow is planned.

Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies:

• Maintain and ensure availability of all required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
• Ensure that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.  

Provide general administrative and logistic support as needed:

• Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records; 
• Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills, as required;
• Assist office staff in accessing the office store to acquire stationery.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies :

Core Values:

• Integrity;
• Professionalism;
• Respect for Diversity.

Core Competencies:

• Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
• Accountability;
• Creative Problem Solving;
• Effective Communication;
• Inclusive Collaboration;
• Stakeholder Engagement;
• Leading by Example.

Functional Competencies:

• Excellent driving skills; 
• Strong knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies and local roads and conditions; 
• Strong defensive driving skills; 
• Skills in minor vehicle repairs; 
• Ability to be on time. 

Recruitment Qualifications:

Education and Certification:

• Completion of secondary education is required;
• Valid driver’s license is required. 

Experience:

• At least 3 years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record;
• Experience with Administrative support services.