Driver (Port Sudan) – UNOPS
Job Description
| Organization | United Nations Office for Project Services |
| Job categories | Administration |
| Job Title | Driver |
| Vacancy code | VA/2023/B5312/26399 |
| Department/office | AFR, ETMCO, Sudan |
| Duty station | Port Sudan, Sudan |
| Contract type | Local ICA Support |
| Contract level | LICA-2 |
| Duration | Ongoing Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’ |
| Application period | 19-Jul-2023 to 31-Jul-2023 |
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
Background Information – Job-specific
UNOPS Ethiopia Multi-Country Office (ETMCO) exciting career opportunity.
UNOPS-ETMCO is recruiting for this position: Driver based in Port Sudan, Sudan
Qualified females and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS are highly encouraged to apply.
Under the general supervision of the Country Manager, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services and clerical support ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a client‐oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The Driver provides driving services to the personnel in the office, consultants and experts and UNOPS personnel on mission. She or he also provides clerical support services inside and messenger services outside the office as required.
Functional Responsibilities
Summary of key functions
- Provision of reliable and secure driving services
- Proper use of vehicle
- Day‐to‐day maintenance and cleaning of the assigned vehicle
- Availability of documents/ supplies
- Immediate action in case of accident
Provides reliable and secure driving services by
- Driving office vehicles for the project team and visitors
- Collecting and delivering mail, documents, and other items; and
- Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies
- Including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
- Ensures that immediate steps, as required by rules and regulations, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
- Takes care of office documents for protocol clearance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, other government agencies, Embassies and other international organizations operating from Sudan. Also collects all documents destined to UNOPS ETMCO Sudan.
- Ensures proper vehicle use through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs and provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
- Ensures the day‐to‐day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean
- Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies; including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
- Ensures that immediate steps, as required by rules and regulations, are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
Impact of Results:
The key results impact the accurate, safe, and timely execution of the UNOPS services.
Results Expected:
- The key result is accurate, safe and timely execution of the UNOPS office services
- Timely execution of delivery functions;
- Proactive follow-up on protocol issues with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other partners and government agencies;
- Client satisfaction based on feedback against performance and measurements;
- The office car is always in good and serviceable condition.
Competencies
Integrity & Inclusion: Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
Leading Self And Others: Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as a positive leadership role model, motivates, directs, and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
Partnering: Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
Results Orientation: Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
Agility: Open to change and flexible in a fast-paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
Solution Focused: Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
Effective Communication: Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise, and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
| Education: | Secondary/High School education is required. A Technical Diploma in Automotive is an added advantage. Formal driver’s training with a valid driver’s license is required. A Sudanese Driving license is required. |
| Experience: | Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in driving is required. Safe driving record, and knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required. Skills in minor vehicle repair is required. |
| Language Requirements: | Fluency in written, spoken and reading English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset. |
Contract type, level and duration
- Contract type: Local Individual Contract Agreement (LICA)
- Contract level: LICA-2
- Contract duration: Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.’
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
This is a local position, and hence is open to Sudanese nationals only.
Additional Information
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
Terms and Conditions
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
