Truck Driver and Crane Operator (Senior Driver)

Job categories Administration

Vacancy code VA/2025/B5333/30272

Department/office AFR, HAMCO, Horn of Africa MCO

Duty station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia with frequent travel to the fields, Ethiopia

Contract type Local ICA Support

Contract level LICA-5

Duration Ongoing Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’

Application period 05-Jun-2025 to 18-Jun-2025

Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.

Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.

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Background Information - Job-specific

UNOPS HAMCO is recruiting for the position of Truck Driver and Crane Operator (Senior Driver), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with frequent travel to field locations.

Established in 2009, the Horn of Africa Multi-country Office (HAMCO) currently operates an established Operations Centre in Addis Ababa, overseeing a portfolio of engagements across four countries in the Horn of Africa: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Sudan, and South Sudan. HAMCO focuses on providing services in Infrastructure, Procurement, Project Management, HR and Transactional Services, and Fund Management, across sectors such as Health, Education, Agriculture, and Resilient Infrastructure, among others.

Our goal is to support countries in need, assist communities, and empower our partners by delivering on our mandate in infrastructure, procurement, and project management throughout the Horn of Africa.

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Support Services Manager and Senior Portfolio Managers for the various intervention regions and reporting to the PMs, the incumbent will be in charge of driving, maintaining and ensuring technical activity delivery related to the Workshop truck and crane truck use in the operations area. The Truck Driver and Crane Operator (Senior Driver) provides reliable and safe driving services, crane operation and clerical support ensuring high accuracy of work. The Senior Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

The Truck Driver and Crane Operator (Senior Driver) provides driving services to the technical delivery teams supporting their activities in the field with the necessary logistical requirements.

Functional Responsibilities

Driving Functions Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving ser...

Driving Functions

Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving the trucks for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of materials and equipment to site and b) drives safely enough to ensure the safe delivery of equipment and cargo to implementation sites and c) safe and correct use of the truck crane ensuring complete adherence to crane HSSE operation requirements.
Ensures cost-savings through proper use of trucks through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs for the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, crane hydraulic system etc.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Carries out daily routine checks on the truck a and follows up on scheduled maintenance of the truck.
Ensures there is sufficient fuel in the fuel container and checks on the level of oil and water and does refilling as needed for any other minor maintenance.
Reports dents, cracks, bruises, or bumps of any magnitude on the body of the truck on time.
Keeps tools, accessories, spare tires, and first aid kit on the truck, and makes them readily available for use and inspection/ inventory.
Follows up the operating condition of the truck, timely reports repair/ maintenance needs, and checks the repair of the truck before departure of the next proposed destination.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including insurance, registration, log sheet, checklist, fuel, first aid, road fund, and 3rd party certificates
Maintains all records related to the use of the truck such as daily log sheet, departure, time, arrival, mileage covered, fuel consumed, and other pertinent records, and submit necessary mileage-related documents to the Site Engineer regular bases.
Report malfunctioning or defective technical problems on the truck to the immediate supervisor and take corrective actions.
Location: willing to travel in all parts of operations area depending on the site activities

Crane Functions

Ensures complete health and safety requirements covered in operation of the truck crane.
Ensures regular maintenance procedures for crane operating systems such as hydraulics are completed on schedule and monitored at all times.
Ensures no other person operates a crane apart from specifically qualified crane operator / truck driver.
Ensures correct usage of the crane at all times.
Carries out daily routine checks on the crane and follows up on scheduled services of the crane.
Responsible for all ropes, chains and equipment linked to crane usage.
Ascertains that all tools and other accessories for the crane are handy and functional;
Report malfunctioning or defective technical problems on the crane to the immediate supervisor and take corrective actions.

Clerical support

Registering all data on a log sheet on a daily basis, like hours the crane operated, kilometers the truck travelled, fuel, oil, and lubricants consumed.
Submitting a weekly and monthly report of the truck and crane.

Results Expected:

The key result is accurate, safe and timely execution of the UNOPS technical field interventions.
Timely execution of delivery functions.
Client satisfaction based on feedback against performance and measurements.
The UNOPS truck/crane is always in good and serviceable condition.

Education/Experience/Language requirements

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Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and enc...

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local Individual Contractual Agreement Contract level: LICA-5...

Additional Information

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes. Applic...

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.

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Education	Completion of secondary education is required. A valid truck driver’s license with a minimum of 2nd grade level is required, please attach to the application. A technical diploma in automotive mechanics is an added advantage. A technical certificate in crane operation is considered an asset.
Experience	A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a driver/crane operator of heavy-duty trucks or vehicles, with a safe driving record, is required. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, along with skills in minor vehicle repairs, is an added advantage. Experience working with UNOPS is considered an asset.
Language	Fluency in written, spoken and written English is required. Knowledge of local languages in conflict affected areas is an advantage.