Driver at UN Women

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Post Level: SB-2
Languages Required: English  
Duration of Initial Contract: 9 months with possibility of extension

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.
• Under the supervision of the Program Manager with strategic reporting to the Operations Manager/Administrative Associate, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UN Women Staff 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

Duties and Responsibilities
Provide reliable and secure driving services:

• Drive office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel.
• 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;
• Ensure all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
• Ensure vehicle comply with the Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS).

Provide proper use of vehicle:

• Ensure cost-saving by driving responsibly;
• Maintain daily vehicle logs, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil change, servicing, greasing, repairs;
• Provide inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

Provide day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle:

• Ensure that the official vehicle is 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 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.

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality and timely driving services; safe and on-time
• Quality care and maintenance of vehicle
• Timely inputs to logs and records

Required Skills and Experience
Education and Certification:

• Completion of Secondary Education is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy, or UN system with a safe driving record
• Experience driving 4x4/Armored vehicles in rough terrain
• Quality, safe and timely driving services;
• Overseeing routine vehicle maintenance
• Experience keeping vehicle records and logs

Language requirements:

• Fluency in English is required
• Knowledge of Hausa is a strong asset.

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