The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a United Nations (UN) body established in December 1991 by the General Assembly to strengthen the international response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. It is the successor to the Office of the United Nations Disaster Relief Coordinator (UNDRO).

Duties and 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 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, tires, brakes, vehicle cleaning, and 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.

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: Fluency in English and the language of the duty station is required.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

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

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 others.
• 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

Duty Station: Dessie, Amhara Region