Organization: WHO – World Health Organization
Location: Port Sudan
Grade: Administrative support – GS-3, General Service – No need for Higher Education – Locally recruited position
Occupational Groups:
Administrative support
Logistics
Transport and Distribution
Closing Date: 2025-01-05
Position Number:173621
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State’s health and development agendas, and harmonized with the United Nations country teams.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Drive for the Head of WHO Country Office and other high ranking officials, meet official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, ensure compliance with WHO rules and regulations including security and safety requirements.
- Deliver/collect and facilitate the customs clearance of official incoming and outgoing pouches, hand-delivery of mail, parcels and other heavy items to or from UN Agencies, Ministries, Embassies, Universities, airport, etc.
- Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the vehicle, checks fuel, oil, battery, breaks, tyres, etc.. Perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs, ensure the proper functioning and cleanliness of the vehicle.
- Log official trips, daily mileage, fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc., maintain all the required documents/supplies up to date; including vehicle insurance, license, registration, logs, office directory, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle;
- Procure minor supplies and picks-up and deliver payment for telephone/ fax bills.
- Deliver and follow up the issuance of visa requests, renewal of car licenses and special permits for CO
- Ensure that the steps required by rules and regulations are followed in case of involvement in an accident.
- Perform messenger service within the office as required by supervisors
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Essential:
Completion of secondary education or equivalent professional experience.
Must possess a valid professional driving license for light and heavy duty vehicles.
Desirable: N/A
Experience
Essential: At least two years of professional experience in driving cars.
Desirable: N/A
Skills
- Basic mechanical knowledge and skills in operating and maintaining different types of vehicles.
- Good knowledge of the topography of the country and full proficiency in local traffic regulations.
- Proven ability to deal with clients with tact and respect for diversity.
WHO Competencies
Teamwork
Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
Communication
Knowing and managing yourself
Enhanced WHO Global Competency Model:
https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/who-careers/who-enhanced-competence.pdf?sfvrsn=aae66472_3&download=true
mandatory competencies :
1) Teamwork
2) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
3) Communication
Use of Language Skills
Essential: Expert knowledge of Local language.
Desirable: Beginners knowledge of English.
Other Considerations (e.g. Physical Workplace Condition, if other than normal office environment; IT Skills; etc.)
Work may involve some discomfort due to long driving hours, lifting of bags and/or parcels and being subject to weather and traffic risks.
Computer skills is an asset
REMUNERATION
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 13,070 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.
How to apply
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