Key Functions / Responsibilities

• Provide reliable and safe driving by driving office vehicles for the transport of UN staff members, high-ranking officials, and official visitors, delivering and collecting mail, documents, and other items, contributing to smooth office functioning
• Liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate the smooth running of vehicle movement in the designated area
• Keep abreast of developments in local security situations including security information that might have an impact on the movement
• Ensure cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports
• Ensure proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely checks of oil, tyre, brakes, vehicle cleaning, washing, etc.
• Ensure availability of all required documents/supplies for the assigned vehicle such as vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle
• Ensure that actions required by law as well as UN rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident
• Perform other related duties as required

Results Expected

Safe and reliable transportation of OCHA staff and cost-effective operation of vehicles.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates commitment to OCHA’s mission, vision, and
• Displays integrity, professionalism, and respect for

Functional Competencies Professionalism

• Excellent driving skills with a thorough knowledge of local road regulations and knowledge of basic vehicle maintenance
• Good knowledge of the region and condition of roads
• Understand OCHA values and ethics and demonstrate them in day-to-day activities
• Maintain confidentiality and security of information
• Organize and plan own work routine
• Respond quickly to arising and foreseen requests
• Positive and constructive attitude with a client-oriented approach

Communication

• Show understanding of the questions and concern of
• Communicate effectively with all individuals regardless of gender, national and cultural background

Teamwork

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment and respect diversity.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues

Job Requirement

Education: Secondary Education, driver’s license, knowledge of driving rules and regulations, and skills in minor vehicle repair.

Experience: Minimum two years’ work experience as a field driver in different regions of the country; safe driving record and particular operational/ driving experience.

Language Requirements: English language is a requirement. Knowledge of the local languages will be an asset.

Grade:SB-2

Duty Station: Semera, Mekelle, Bahirdar

Duration of Appointment: Initially until 31 December 2022