UN Jobs Kenya. Driver Vacancy.

Within the framework of UNOCHA workplan, and under the direct supervision of the head of sub-office, the driver will perform the following key functions: Provision of reliable and secure driving services
Proper use of vehicle

Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
Availability of documents/ supplies

Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by
Drives the head of the Sub-office and other authorized personnel as directed,
Drives office vehicles for the transport of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items,
Meets and escorts senior UN officials to and from the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required.
Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to 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, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.
Meets and escorts senior UN officials to and from the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required.
When necessary, translates into local language for the head of the office and/or other official personnel using the car The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe, cost-effective and timely execution of the UN OCHA services. V. Competencies and Critical Success FactorsCorporate Competencies:
Demonstrates commitment to UNDP’s mission, vision and values.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Knowledge Management and Learning
Shares knowledge and experience
Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office Development and Operational EffectivenessDemonstrates good knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair
Demonstrates good knowledge of security issues Leadership and Self-ManagementFocuses on result for the client
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views VI. Recruitment QualificationsEducation: Secondary Education. Valid Driver’s license. 2 years work experience as a driver with a safe driving record:
Valid and clean driving license
Knowledge of basic vehicle mechanics desirable.
Good knowledge of Duty station and surrounding areas,
Good level of spoken and written English Interested and qualified candidates should send their application, P11 form (attached) and curriculum vitae marked “UNOCHA Driver – Abduwaaq” by 1st August 2011 to: The Deputy Country Director (Operations), United Nations Development Programme - Somalia, P.O. Box 28832, 00200 Nairobi, Kenya, fax: 254-2 4183641, e-mail: registry.so@undp.org.

Applications may also be delivered directly to the UNOCHA Offices in Bossaso, Garowe, Hargeisa, or Galkayo respectively.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

UNDP will only be able to respond to those applications in which there is further interest.