Driver UNICEF Mogadishu

UNICEF SOMALIA

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT REF: UNSOM/2012/65

 If you are a qualified Somali National and looking for a chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable Somali children while gaining opportunities for career growth, you are invited to apply for the post of a Driver with UNICEF Mogadishu.

The incumbent will be under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant and will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining office vehicles as instructed by the supervisor.

The successful candidate will be offered a Fixed Term Appointment for one year. Further extensions will be based on organizational needs, availability of funds and satisfactory performance.

Major duties and responsibilities:

1. Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items.

2. Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities, as required.

3. Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs. Ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.

4. Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.

5. Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken, in case of involvement in an accident.

6. Performs other duties, as required. 

Qualifications, Experience and competencies

1. Secondary Education, possession of valid Driver's License, knowledge of traffic laws and regulations and chauffeur courtesies.

2. Comprehensive knowledge of the city/province/region, and names of streets and locations of community authorities, major institutions/organizations and hotels in the area of assignment.

3. Two (2) years' work experience as a driver with a safe driving record.

4. Good knowledge of Somali local language and working knowledge of English.

5. Good communication skill, the ability to operate basic communication equipment is an asset.

6. Skills in minor vehicle repair.

7. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV attaching copies of academic certificates to the email below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number in your application subject.

Email to: somaliahrvacancies@unicef.org

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT