Driver, Multiple positions

The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners' peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world.  UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects.  Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations. 

The Country Office is responsible for managing strategic and operational risks associated with the Country Office’s portfolio of engagements – as part of the Multi Country Office set up, developing and delivering cost effective services contributing to partners' sustainable results and achievements of UNOPS management results.

UNOPS in Mozambique supports its partners efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. By providing a range of services, including fund management and administrative services, as well as infrastructure and procurement services, UNOPS supports peace and reconciliation efforts, improves health services and helps build a more sustainable future for the people of Mozambique.

The Mozambique Project Office operates as an integral part of the East and Southern Africa Multi Country Office (ESAMCO) management structure.

Under the guidance and supervision of Supply Chain Management Associate, the driver will be responsible for providing reliable and secure driving services and ensuring proper use of the vehicle as per the organization policy.

The position requires the incumbent to have a client oriented approach, high standards of professionalism and responsibility, good communication skills, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The position is based either Palma, Mocimboa da Praia or Mueda - Cabo Delgado, Mozambique.                                                                               
 
The incumbent of this post is responsible for the following duties: 

1. Provides reliable and secure driving services by:  
           a) Driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of peacekeeping                  missions, for the transport of cargo goods and/or hazardous goods vehicles;

 b) Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; and 

 c) Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.

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

3. Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery,  brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that  the vehicle is kept clean; 

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

5. Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of  involvement in an accident. 

• Completion of secondary school or equivalent; drivers training with a valid driver's license.

• Two years work experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required;
• Driving and vehicle maintenance skills are required;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs is an asset;
• Experience with an NGO or the United Nations is desirable.

• Full working knowledge of English and Portuguese is required.

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement (LICA)
Contract level: ICS2 (LICA 2)
Contract duration :‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

• Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

• Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

• We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.

• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.