Driver, Multiple positions

Peace and Security Centre

The UNOPS Peace and Security Centre (PSC) is a principal service provider in the field of mine action with the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), UNDP, UNICEF, Governments of mine-affected countries and other mine action partners. The Centre is responsible to administer, provide support and oversight of the day-to-day management of the Project Field offices, both according to the client requirements and in line with UNOPS rules and regulations.

It is headed by the Centre Director who has the overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Peace and Security Centre on behalf of its clients.

The UN Mine Action Service (UNMAS) supports the government Directorate of Mine Action Coordination (DMAC) in planning, managing and oversees of all mine action activities in Afghanistan.  It provides technical support to all partners and ensures the proper integration of mine action into wider humanitarian assistance and developmental programmes.

Afghanistan

With more than 10 years of experience in the country, the UNOPS Afghanistan office supports national reconstruction and development efforts by providing projects with goods and services - from stand-alone, one-off solutions to long-term management and capacity development support.  Based in Kabul, UNOPS in Afghanistan has sub-offices in every region of the country. The team implements projects in support of the Afghanistan National Development Strategy, in a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, education, environment and agriculture, and governance and rule of law.

• Drive vehicle for authorized personnel, staff and/or visitors as required for day-to-day businessaround the city or on longer journeys around the country. Undertake field trip as assigned.
• Deliver and receive UNMAS letters to designated locations and vice versa.
• Pick and drop of UNMAS personal from Air port based on official requests.
• Makes sure the vehicle is fully drivable and reports the damages as occurs.
• Pre-check the vehicle before operating on daily bases.
• Ensure vehicles are kept well-fuelled in case of emergency or unforeseen events.
• Ensure all vehicles parked in UNOPS compound face towards the gate.
• Responsible for ensuring UNOPS vehicle carries logbooks (both fuel and journey description),ensure logbooks are properly maintained/completed, and ensure that it is signed off by thepassenger on a daily basis. Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes,greasing, etc.
• Ensure that all necessary vehicle related documents are in place.
• Ensure vehicle is properly equipped up to UN requirements.
• Other related activities assigned by supervisor.

• Secondary school diploma (High school or equivalent) is required 
• Bachelor degree or equivalent is an asset

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• This is a local position; only nations will be considered
• 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.