Location Dar es Salaam
Job Category Transport & Logistics
Qualification Level Diploma
Minimum Years of Work Experience 2
years
Job Level Entry level
Description
Provides reliable and secure driving
services
Details
Background Information - UNOPS UNOPS
supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding,
humanitarian and development projects around the world.
Our mission is to serve people in
need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other
partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable
and efficient manner. Working in some of the world’s most challenging
environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices,
always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations. With over 7,000
personnel spread across 80 countries,
UNOPS offers its partners the
logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need
it. A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to
our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.
UNOPS East Africa Hub The UNOPS East
Africa Hub is located in Nairobi and oversees the organizations operations in
Somalia, South Sudan and Burundi. The Hub covers a large geographic spread,
including Eritrea, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Mauritius, Seychelles and Comoros,
in addition to those mentioned above.
UNOPS in Kenya implements a large portfolio of
projects in partnership with other UN agencies and various donors on the
ground, ranging from physical infrastructure to transactional projects.
Background Information - Job-specific The purpose of the project is to increase
resilience against the negative effects of climate change on communities living
along the coastal zone of Tanzania through the construction and rehabilation of
seawalls and rehabilitation of drainage works. To ensure efficient and
effective implementation, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the
Vice President’s Office – Division of Environment (VPODoE) have partnered with
the UNOPS-KEOH to provide the full range of support for feasibility studies and
surveys (as Phase 1) and detailed design, procurement and implementation (as
Phase 2) of the infrastructure component of both projects.
Functional Responsibilities Below
are some of the functionalities.
Provides reliable and secure driving
services by a) driving office vehicles for the transport of Regional
Director/Head of Office, other high-ranking officials and visitors b)
collecting and delivering mail,
documents and other items; and c) meeting official personnel at the airport and
facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
Ensures proper use of vehicle through accurate
maintenance of daily vehicle logs, 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, tries, 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. Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice
Any other duties as assigned Competencies Integrity Professionalism Respect for
diversity Strong oral and written communication Teamwork Planning and
organization Accountability Creativity Client Orientation Commitment to
continuous learning Reliable and able to work under pressure.
Skill required:-
Driving Skills required Security
Coordination Skills required Vehicles/Fleet
Management Skills required
Transportation / Shipping Skills required Planning skills is required
Communications skills is required Desired Skills Safety and Security - Advanced
First Aid United Nations Security System NGO experience Geographical Exposure –
East Africa, coastal zone of United Republic of Tanzania in particular
Education Secondary Education Required Technical/Professional Diploma in
automotive engeneering is an asset Experience A minimum of two (2) years of
experience working as a Driver. Previous experience as a driver with NGO or
international organization is desired Security and first aid training is
desired. Languages Intermediate knowledge of English language is required.
Fluency in any of the local languages (both oral and written) is an asset.
Certifications Must hold a valid
driving license from United Republic of Tanzania Contract type, level and
duration
Contract type:
Local Individual Contractor
Agreement (LICA) Contract level: LICA-2
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