Driver, G3 at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Responsibilities

• Main Duties: Within limits of delegated authority and depending on location, a Driver at this level may be responsible for the following duties:
• Drives vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel and, in the case of Peacekeeping missions, for the transport of general cargo goods and or specialized hazardous good vehicles.
• Makes regular deliveries of parcels, documents, etc., between the UN office and other offices and institutions, e.g. Ministries, Embassies, Permanent Missions, etc.
• Makes minor purchases and collect urgent purchases from local suppliers as requested. Collect goods from the customs with due regard to customs regulations and formalities. May make or collect payment for goods.
• Meets official personnel at the airport and facilitates immigration and customs formalities as required.
• Deals effectively and tactfully with officials and visitors.
• Takes care of the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicles, check oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; perform minor repairs and arrange for other repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean.
• Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, greasing, etc.
• Ensures that the steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
• Applies good judgment in the context of assignments given.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
• Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Completion of secondary education or equivalent is required.

Job - Specific Qualification

• Valid National Driver license is required. A Defensive driving certificate is desirable.

Work Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of progressive responsible experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required
• Experience in vehicle management including maintenance of official vehicles and minor repair of vehicles is required.
• Maintenance of official vehicles and minor repair of vehicles or changing oil, tyres, wheel repair, wheel change, oil refil is required.
• One (1) year of work experience within the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.
• One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.