UNFPA Driver Job Opportunity Kenya

UN Jobs in Kenya 2013. Driver Careers
Vacancy No: VA/FPA/SOM/02-5/2013
Post Title: Driver
Type of Contract: Service Contract
Level: SC2
Duration: 1 year
Duty Station: Mogadishu, South Central Somalia
Date of Re-Issue: 25 February 2013
Closing Date: 3 March 2013
Organisational Unit: UNFPA Somalia Country Office

Organizational Context
UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes
the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity.

UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Office, the driver will perform
the following duties:
Drives authorized personnel as directed.
Delivers, collects mail, documents and other items as instructed
Meets and escorts senior UNFPA officials to and from the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required;
Responsible for the day to day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tyres etc; performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean at all times;
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 accident;
Performs clerical work related to administrative services such as sorting, filling, photocopying, etc; as required;
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Functional Competencies:
Initiative and discretion; participates effectively in a team-based information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others; plans and produces quality results to meet established goals; strives for quality client-oriented services; executes day-to-day tasks systematically and efficiently; good communication skills; capacity to work under pressure.

Qualifications and Experience:
Completion of Secondary School Education, valid and clean driving license, knowledge of
mechanics; good knowledge of Mogadishu, and surroundings, four years’ work experience as a
driver and a safe driving record.

How to Apply:
Please send a completed UN P-11 form www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc updated
Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter marked “VA/FPA/SOM/02-5/2013–Driver - Mogadishu” by COB
28th February 2013 to recruit.unfpasom@unfpa.org

UNFPA will respond only to those applications in which there is further interest. Women and Somali
diasporas are encouraged to apply. For more information on UNFPA you may visit
http://www.unfpa.org.

UNFPA Work Environment
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

Disclaimer
WARNING TO APPLICANTS: UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you have received a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on theweb.
Should you feel that you have received a fraudulent notice, letter or offer that makes use of the name or logo of UNFPA, you may submit a report through the UNFPA fraud hotline
http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm
Notice to applicants: 
In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: 
(a) stateless persons;
(b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently;
(c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on
promotion to the Professional category;
(d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment.

Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

* No expectancy of renewal in accordance with UN Staff Regulations 4.5

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