Job: Driver

Location: Erbil, Iraq 
Deadline: Thursday, 19 September 2013 

Description

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VACANCY NUMBER UNFPA/IRQ/2013/05

The Iraq Office of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)Seeks the employment of Driver in ErbilI.

Position InformationOrganizational Unit: UNFPA Iraq Office

Duty station: Erbil, Iraq

Post title: Driver /G2

Type of contract: Fixed-Term

II. Organizational Context

Under the guidance and supervision of UNFPA Erbil office coordinator/focal point and Admin./Finance Associate as the direct supervisor, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving servicesensuring high accuracy of work.

The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high senseof responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and culturalbackgrounds.

The Driver provides driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Field office,Consultants, and Experts and UN staff on mission.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

Provision of reliable and secure driving services Proper use of vehicle Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle Availability of documents/ supplies

1. Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving office vehiclesfor the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents,and other items and b) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, visa andcustoms formalities arrangement when required.

2.Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plansand reports.

3. Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor 1 repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, carwashing, etc.

4. Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, andnecessary spare parts.

5. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in caseof involvement in accidents.

6. Ensure Security regulations are followed during trips.

7. Drive both light and heavy commercial vehicles. Must be in possession of Heavyvehicles driving license.8

. Assist the Admin. Finance Associate in performing his/her administrative/logisticalfunctions and duties.

9. Perform any other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the CO services.

V. CompetenciesCorporate Competencies:

Demonstrates commitment to UNFPA's mission, vision, and values.Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Shares knowledge and experience
• Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the officeDevelopment and Operational Effectiveness
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehiclerepair
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of protocol
• Demonstrates excellent knowledge of security issuesLeadership and Self-Management
• Focuses on result for the client
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma. Valid Driver's license.

Experience: Minimum 5 years' work experience as a driver; safe drivingrecord; knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills inminor vehicle repair.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Oral and Written English and Arabic.

Language is an asset.Kurdish

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants of Iraqi nationality only should complete their Personal History (P.11) formand send it to the email address vacancy-IRQ@unfpa.org indicating the Vacancy Number and Post Title in e-mail's subject, before deadline of 19 September 2013The vacancy announcement is also available on the UNAMI websitehttp://unami.unmissions.org/Default.aspx?tabid=2875&language=en-US3

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