Organization: UNOPS – United Nations Office for Project Services
Location: Port Sudan
Grade: Administrative support – LICA-2, Local Individual Contractors Agreement
Occupational Groups:
Administrative support
Logistics
Transport and Distribution
Closing Date: 2024-06-30
Job categories Administration
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5312/28394
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 15-Jun-2024 to 30-Jun-2024
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Functional Responsibilities
The Driver will be responsible for the below listed tasks;
Driving functions
Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by;
a) Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel
b) Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items and
c) Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs for the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Results Expected:
The key result is accurate, safe, and timely execution of the UNOPS office services for its projects.
Timely execution of delivery functions;
Client satisfaction based on feedback against performance and measurements;
The office car is always in clean, good, and serviceable condition.
Driving Functions
Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by
a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel
b) Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items and
c) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs for the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Results Expected:
The key result is accurate, safe, and timely execution of the UNOPS office services for its projects.
Timely execution of delivery functions;
Client satisfaction based on feedback against performance and measurements;
The office car is always in clean, good, and serviceable condition.
Impacts of results
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the office administration management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Strategic approach to administration management, effective and efficient administrative support, and timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and overall effective delivery of UNOPS programmes and projects.
Driving Functions
Ensures provision of reliable and secure driving services by
a) driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel
b) Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items and
c) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.
Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs for the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of tires, brakes, car washing, etc.
Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Results Expected:
The key result is accurate, safe, and timely execution of the UNOPS office services for its projects.
Timely execution of delivery functions;
Client satisfaction based on feedback against performance and measurements;
The office car is always in clean, good, and serviceable condition.
Impacts of results
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency of the office administration management and success in introduction and implementation of operational strategies. Strategic approach to administration management, effective and efficient administrative support, and timely and appropriate delivery of services ensure client satisfaction and overall effective delivery of UNOPS programmes and projects.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education
Secondary School Education completion is required.
A Technical Diploma in Automotive is an added advantage but is not a requirement.
A valid Driver’s license with a minimum 2nd-grade level is required.
Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of work experience as a driver of civilian vehicles with safe driving records is required.
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs is an added advantage.
Experience working with UN/INGOs is an advantage.
Language
Fluency in written, spoken, and English is required.
Knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.