Driver, Multiple positions

Under the guidance and supervision of the Logistics Officer, the Driver will perform the following functions:

• Provides reliable and secure driving services by:-

a)      Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized passengers;

b)      Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items;

c)        Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required;

• Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports;
• Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean;
• Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts;
• Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident;
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
• Any other duties as assigned.

Education

• Secondary Education Required;
• Technical/Professional Diploma in automotive engineering is an asset

•  Hold a valid South Sudanese driver’s license
  
  

Experience

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a Driver required;
• Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs is desired;
• Previous experience as a driver with NGO or international organization is desired;
• Security and first aid training is desired;
• UN security system experience is desired;
• Experience in vehicles/fleet management is desired.

Languages

• Fluency in written and oral English  is required;
• Knowledge of  Arabic language is desired.

• 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.
• 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.