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DRIVER, GS2, MANICA, MOZAMBIQUE

United Nations Population Fund

Expires: 01 Jan 2025

Full Time

Mozambique

Other

job Description

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the field officers in the assigned provinces, high-ranking UN officials, and visitors.

You will report to the Head of office/programme analyst in charge of project in the province.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s new strategic plan (2022-2026), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

Job Purpose:

Providing reliable and safe driving services, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

You would be responsible for:

Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation; meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including other programme related activities, when required;
Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings;
Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports;
Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities;
Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary;
Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate;
Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

Completed Secondary Level Education.

Knowledge and Experience:

Valid driver’s license.
Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organisation, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.
Skill in minor vehicle repairs.

Languages:

Basic knowledge of the official UN language of the duty station.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change

Functional Competencies:

Providing logistical support
Managing data
Managing documents, correspondence and reports
Managing information and work flow
Planning, organising and multitasking

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Communicating for impact

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Job overview

  • Location

    Mozambique

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    01 Jan 2025

  • Date Posted

    02 Dec 2024