Driver, Multiple positions

Peace and Security Cluster

United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) South Sudan

The Mine Action Office in South Sudan is based in Juba and it supports the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) as well as the National Mine Action Authority (NMAA) in coordinating Mine Action activities in South Sudan.

The programme has been coordinating and providing Quality Assurance (QA) of all humanitarian mine action activities throughout South Sudan since 2004. UNMAS South Sudan's current operations focus on hazardous area surveys, landmine and ERW clearance and destruction, route verification and clearance, Explosive Ordnance Risk Education for UN personnel, humanitarian partners and vulnerable groups, and data management.

Under the direct supervision of the Fleet Associate and the overall direction of the Fleet Manager , the driver provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport of authorized personnel. He/ She has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. 

Functional Responsibilities

• Driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel, materials and equipment.

• Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items.

• Meeting 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 oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres, etc.

• Performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs.

• Ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean at all times.

• Ensuring that assigned vehicle is Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) compliant.

• Wearing protective equipment such as safety boots, gloves, overall, when performing any manual work to avoid injuries.

• Observing required measures when using vehicle tools such as jack, winch, and other tools.

• Keeping the working environment clean from waste disposal.

• Performing manual handling carefully by observing required measures to avoid injuries.

• Ensuring that immediate steps as required by UNOPS rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.

• Vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, waiver form, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts.

• Maintenance of accurate fuel logs.

• Secondary School (A high School diploma or equivalent) with two (2) years of relevant experience is required.

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

• This position is open to only nationals of South Sudan.

• 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 

• 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.