Driver

UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peace building, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.

UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.

Working with us

UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.

Diversity

With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.

Work life harmonization

UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.

DFID has contracted UNOPS to carry out “Project Coordination “Project in close cooperation with DFID leadership. DFID through UNOPS will work closely with the new provincial and local Government to coordinate programmes in the provinces and provide technical assistance, as appropriate.

Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative and Logistics Assistant, the driver provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport of authorized personnel. The Driver has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Drivers are required to carry out the following tasks and duties.

• Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of  mail, documents and other items;
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required
• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc. performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensure that the vehicle is kept clean
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes greasing, etc
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident
• Abide by UN and local rules and ethics concerning safe driving and security procedures
• Keep the vehicle clean and in good condition
• Maintain travel log sheets as per UNOPS rules
• abide by the UNOPS, UNDSS rules and regulations in travelling especially in outstation area. Further adhere to the speed limits etc as stipulated by the Nepal Traffic authority
• Drivers are required to fully adhere to the rules and regulations of UNOPS, UNDSS and other     statutory regulation in executing their day-to-day activities. 
• The driver is required maintain all the record books / log books and keep their vehicles in good condition.

Education: 

• Secondary school education qualifications; 
• Have undergone a basic vehicle maintenance and repair course
• Valid driver's license is must
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs and motorcycles is highly desirable

Work experience:

• Minimum of 2 years of regular driving experience; additional years of experience is an asset;
• Experience in driving Trucks/Heavy vehicles is an advantage;
• Driving experience with INGOs/UN Agencies is an added qualification.

• Basic spoken and written  English is required. 

• Knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Driving experience with INGOs / UN agencies added qualification
• Basic in English and knowledge of  local language
• Knowledge of operating HF/VHF communication equipment;
• Thorough knowledge of road rules;
• Knowledge of locations in Nepal and routes to other main cities in Nepal
• Accident free driving license

Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement 

• 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.
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• Work life harmonization - UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
• UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
• 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.
• The post is only open for Nepali national.  

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.