Background Information

Functional Responsibilities:

CANDIDATES WITH NO UN OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Under the direct supervision of the Logistics and Asset Management Analyst, s/he will be responsible for the following functoins:

• Provision of reliable and secure driving services including underharsh and difficult driving conditions outside Mogadishu
• Proper use of vehicle
• Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
• Maintenance of required documents/supplies
• Immediate action in case of accident
• Provides reliable and secure driving services by a) driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of construction (Infrastructure) for the transport of logistics and/or project equipment etc; b) collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; and 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, tires, 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, 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.

Expected results are:

• Defensive driving
• Adherence to Health and Safety regulation on various sites
• Greater reliance on standards and guidelines vehicular regulations and guidelines in place and aligned with UNOPS

Other tasks are assigned by the immediate supervisor or Head of the Unit.

Education/Experience/Language requirements:

Education:

• High School (Secondary or equivalent) with two years of relevant experience is required.

Experience:

• Relevant experience is defined as experience working as a driver.
• Basic Vehicle Mechanical knowledge is required.
• One year of experience in Vehicle Maintenance is required.

Certification:

• Valid driver’s license is required. Please attach a copy of your Driver's License to your Application.

Language:

• Fluency in English (reading, speaking, writing) is required.
• Fluency in Somali (reading, speaking, writing) is required.

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Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

How to Apply

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