Light Vehicle Driver

Job description

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Regional and Liaison Office of the United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), in Garoowe. The Light Vehicle Driver will report to the Head of Office, Garoowe.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the light vehicle driver will be responsible but not limited to the following duties:

 • Drives light vehicles safely for the transport of authorised personnel and for the transport of general cargo goods.

• Collects and delivers parcels, documents, etc., between offices and institutions.

• Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.

• Performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs and ensures that vehicle is kept clean.

 • 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 an accident.

 • Meets official personnel at the airport. • Performs other duties as assigned

.Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations. Good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness. Good judgement in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments. Observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. 

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. 

CLIENT ORENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Skills and qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid National driver's license is required.Job

- Specific Qualification

A valid National driver's license is required. 

Work Experience

A minimum of one (1) year experience in provision of driver services is required. Experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required. Experience in driving a variety of makes and models of vehicles, light passenger vehicles is required.LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.

 For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English and Somali (both oral and written) is required

.AssessmentEvaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.Special Notice•

 This position is temporarily available until 30 January 2026. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. For external candidates, the selection will be administered as a Temporary Appointment. •

 While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. •

 Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. 

Job application tracking

 This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process, including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15.

 • Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.

• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.

• This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment. The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take-up the appointment.

• All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening.

Job application tracking

• Interested applicants who are working with UN Contractors must fulfill the obligations of their contracts with the UN Contractors in order to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. • When completing the Candidate Profile form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up-to-date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact. 

 The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

How to apply

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).

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