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DRIVER (TJO)
- Job Opening ID: 257309
- Job Network : Logistics, Transportation and Supply Chain
- Job Family : Transportation
- Category and Level : General Service and Related Categories, G-2
- Duty Station : NAIROBI
- Department/Office : Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
- Date Posted : Apr 24, 2025
- Deadline : Apr 30, 2025
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Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the administrative unit of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Sudan Country Office, located in Nairobi.
The incumbent reports to the Head of Office and the Head of the Administrative Unit.
Responsibilities
Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, a Driver at this level may be responsible for the following duties:
- Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorised personnel.
- Collects and delivers of mail, documents, and other items.
- Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitate immigration and customs formalities as required.
- Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performs minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
- Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
- Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
• PROFESSIONALISM – Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Has a good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; applies good judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Able to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
• COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent.
Job – Specific Qualification
- A valid driver’s license category B and C and driver training are required
Work Experience
- A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a driver providing driving services with a safe diving record is required.
- Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, including vans and other kinds of motorised vehicles is required.
- Experience working as a professional driver with an international organization such as the United Nations, an international NGOs or a company is desirable.
Languages
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Assessment
- Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
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