Driver Jobs UN Women Abuja Nigeria Deadline 26 Sep. 2014
Background
The UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined
in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of
discrimination against women and girls, the empowerment of women, and the
achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of
development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
More than ten years after the passage of UN Security Council
resolution 1325, there is widespread concern that progress made at the
normative and policy levels has not been translated into significant
improvements in the lives of women and girls in conflict and post-conflict
countries. Both the United Nations and the European Union have committed to
closing this implementation gap. To address this, UN Women and UNICEF with
funding support from the European Union, will partner in a joint programme that
pilots a model for EU/UN collaboration on Women, Peace and Security matters in
three states of Northern Nigeria.
The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to
the Project Management team and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors
ensuring the highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of
responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The
Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, confidentiality,
tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural
backgrounds. Upon the request of the supervisor, the Driver should also provide
driving services to the operations and programme staff in the Office,
consultants and experts and UN staff on mission. The Driver will provide basic
administrative and clerical support to the UN Women.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
Provision of reliable and secure driving services;
Proper use of vehicle;
Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle;
Administrative and clerical support.
Provision of reliable and secure driving services
Driving office vehicles for the transport of authorized
personnel only but this can include visiting Officials (Government, UN, Embassy
Officials, etc);
Ensuring that all passengers wear their seat belts at all
times in the vehicle;
Enforcing the no smoking policy in the vehicle;
Facilitating immigration and customs formalities as
required;
Escort, meet high-level official personnel at the airport
and facilitate VIP missions etc;
Collecting and deliver mail/correspondence to Government
Offices/Embassies/Commercial Establishments/UN Offices etc;
Interact with Finance and Administration staff;
Ensuring that all vehicles comply with the Minimum Operating
Security Standards (MOSS);
Following strictly all rules and regulations in relation to
the use and management of UN Women vehicles as provided by the Operations Unit;
Ensuring that all immediate actions required by rules and
regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents;
Perform other related duties as required.
Proper use of vehicle
Log official trips in the official log books;
Keep abreast of traffic rules and regulations as well as
road security and safety awareness to enable safe on time arrival for meetings.
Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Ensure that the official vehicle is kept clean and is always
in good working order;
Provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle
maintenance plans and reports;
Keep track of insurance and applicable tax formalities.
Administrative and clerical support
Assist office staff in filing, photocopying, processing
correspondence and maintaining required records;
Assist in the mailing and distribution of publications and
payment of bills, as required.
Impact of Results:
The key results impact on the safety, accuracy and timely
work of the office. They also impact on the image and credibility of UN Women
presented to visiting dignitaries from Government/UN/Donors etc.
Competencies
Core Values / Guiding Principles
Integrity:
Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the
values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of
Conduct.
Professionalism:
Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of
the pertinent substantive areas of work.
Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:
Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of
the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrate an international
outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural
diversity.
Core Competencies:
Ethics and Values
Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.
Organizational Awareness
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Development and Innovation
Take charge of self-development and take initiative.
Work in teams
Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic
environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of
different national and cultural backgrounds.
Communicating and Information Sharing
Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for
effective communication.
Self-management and Emotional Intelligence
Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle
tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior
towards others.
Conflict Management
Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging
different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable
solution.
Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making
Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.
Functional Competencies:
Excellent driving skills;
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, chauffeur
protocol and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving
skills;
Skill in minor vehicle repairs;
Professional appearance and punctuality;
Good people skills.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Completion of secondary education is required;
Preference may be given to persons having higher degree or
having mix of relevant trainings and qualifications;
Valid Driver’s license is required.
Experience:
3 years work experience as a driver in an international
organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record;
Knowledge and ability to operate office equipment and
computer literacy will be an added advantage;
Knowledge of basic administrative and logistic functions
will be required.
Language:
Fluency in English is required;
Knowledge of other local language will be an added
advantage.
Application Information:
All applications must include (as an attachment) the
completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment;
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment.
Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as
incomplete and may not be considered for further assessment.
Qualified women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
Note:
In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN
Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of
Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda,
bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and
builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system
(DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality
and women's empowerment.
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