Driver

This position is located in the Office of the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Yemen (OSESGY). The incumbent will report directly to the Administrative Officer based in Amman.

The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Performs VIP and Standby Driver duties; 

• Makes deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the mission compound(s) and other offices and institutions, e.g. Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions, etc;

• Collect goods from Customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities. Drives vehicles safely for the transportation of authorised personnel and general cargo goods; 

• Collects and delivers mail, documents, and other items; 

• Meets personnel traveling on official duty at the airport; 

• Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors; 

• Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs to be done by third party, and ensures that the vehicles are kept clean; 

• Assists the workshop in the preparation of trucks for field trips, such as changing wheels, cleaning air filters, and general check-over; 

• Logs fuel consumption, maintenance etc; 

• Ensures that the steps required by the Rules and Regulations in case of accident are followed; 

• Record all movement of the vehicle with the odometer in vehicle log book;

• A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the provision of driver services is required. 
• Experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. 
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Experience driving in manual and automatic, Experience driving hybrid and electric vehicles
• Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, light passenger vehicles, sedans, heavy and light 4x4 sports utility vehicles (SUV's), ambulances and pick-up trucks, cargo and passenger van is desirable. 
• Experience driving VIPs/high level officials for international organizations, embassies or governmental institutions is desirable

• 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.