The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the United Nations agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

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
• Plan and assign the routes and schedules with other drivers, to support efficient transport-related services for clients.
• Responsible for accurate maintenance of the vehicle log books, and daily reporting to the supervisor on mechanical status to ensure efficient vehicle use and fuel consumption supporting accurate accounting and cost-efficiency.
• Identify any apparent problems during field deliveries and report them to the appropriate personnel;
• Liaise and coordinate with local authorities to facilitate the smooth running of vehicle movement in the designated area
• Keep abreast of developments on local security situation including security information which 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 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 vehicles
• Ensure that actions required by law as well as UN rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident
• Schedule regular car service appointments and report any issues
• 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 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 an understanding of the questions and concerns 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 multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and respects 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 one of the local languages will be an asset

Grade: GS-3

Duty Station: Addis Ababa