Driver to the Head of Office, UN Women CO Kazakhstan

nur-sultan

Organization: UNWOMEN - United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women
Location: nur-sultan
Grade: Consultancy - SB-1 (SC1/SC2), Service Contract, Local Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Logistics
- Women's Empowerment and Gender Mainstreaming
- Transport and Distribution
- Managerial positions
- UNW Administrative Services
Closing Date: Closed

Background

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

Reporting to the Operations Analyst, the driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the UN Women Country Representative and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity,

sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-

oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural

backgrounds.

Reporting to the Operations Analyst, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Office, consultants and experts and UN staff on mission.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide reliable and secure driving services:

Drive office vehicles for the transport of UN Women Country Representative, other high-ranking officials, visitors, UN Women programme and operations staff, 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;
Oversee and ensure that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

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 clean and is always in good working condition;
Make minor repairs and make arrangements for major repairs;
Change oil, check tires, lights horn, clutch and brakes and wash car regularly;
Ensure that vehicles comply with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

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:

Assist office staff in filing, photocopying and maintaining required records;
Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and payments of bills;
Assist in asset verification and other administrative support.

The key results of this position are to provide quality and efficient transport and logistics services for the UN Women Country Office.

Competencies

Core Values:

Respect for Diversity;
Integrity;
Professionalism.

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.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education;
Valid Driver’s license at least category “B”.

Experience:

5 years relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record;
At least 7 years of entire driving experience;
Knowledge of driving rules\regulations and safety;
Skills in minor vehicle repair;
Good orientation skills within the city and region.

Language Requirements:

Proficiency in Russian or Kazakh required, with knowledge of the other an asset;
Working knowledge of oral and written English language is required.

Disclaimer

Important applicant information

All posts in the SC categories are subject to local recruitment.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Workforce diversity

UNDP is committed to achieving diversity within its workforce, and encourages all qualified applicants, irrespective of gender, nationality, disabilities, sexual orientation, culture, religious and ethnic backgrounds to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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