Driver, Multiple positions

The position is based in UNOPS Mogadishu office, and the Driver will be responsible to perform summary of the following key functions: 

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services
• Proper use of vehicle
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
• Immediate action in case of accident
• Driving Armoured Vehicles in Convoys
• Provide general assistance and backstop other driver personnel while on leave

• Driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel, other high officials and visitors;
• Collect and deliver mails, correspondences, documents and other items, and 
• Meet official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required;

• Accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, 
• Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

• Checking vehicle oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.
• Perform minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and 
• Ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.

• Two years' experience in driving is required; 
• Skills in driving, vehicle maintenance, vehicles and fleet management is essential

• Fluency in written and oral English required.
• Knowledge of second UN working language is desirable;

• Shares knowledge and experience;
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office;
• Familiarity in the geographical area of the location for the post; knowledge of current roads of the location and awareness of the security and safety; 
• Ability to apply good judgement in the context of assignment given;
• High sense of responsibility; operate in compliance; with roads and safety regulations and rules;
• Excellent knowledge of protocol;
• Leadership and self-management;
• Ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated deadlines;
• consistency approaches; work with energy and show positive and constructive attitude;
• Remain calm; in control and good humoured even if under pressure;
• Respond positively to critical feedback and differing points of view;

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.  

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale. 

Somalia Office

The UNOPS Somalia Office presently manages a significant portfolio of projects in Somalia and has its direct representational and oversight functions in Somalia, while maintaining a technical and administrative support capacity at the hub level in Nairobi. UNOPS works with multiple partners including the Governments of Somalia, bilateral and multilateral donors, and United Nations Agencies, Funds and Programmes.