Light Vehicle Driver (6 months) at United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON)

Job Description

Responsibilities
• Drive officials and authorized UN staff to and from various destinations in and around Nairobi.
• Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle including cleanliness, checks on fuel, water, battery, brakes, engine oil, etc. and inform the Senior Logistics Assistant of any defects to the vehicle.
• Record all trip-details in the vehicle movement logsheet, fuel consumption, defects noted, tyre condition, vehicle tools and other particulars, report when vehicle is due for scheduled service, etc. and ensure that the relevant documents, such as insurance, are valid.
• Adhere to the rules and regulations of the Kenya Highway Code and take prompt action in the event of an accident.
• Collect and deliver documents as required.
• Drive UN executives assigned, safely and courteously, including in fast-moving convoys.
• 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.
• Perform any other relevant duties as assigned.

Competencies
PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of driving rules and regulations; good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; good judgement in the context of assignments given; shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits inputs by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education
Completion of high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Job – Specific Qualification
A valid national driver license is required.

Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressive responsible driving experience is required. Experience in applying the Kenya Highway Code is required. Experience working with the United Nations or similar international organizations is desirable. Experience with the Kenya Government motor vehicle-related processes and procedures is desirable.

Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.
NOTE: “Fluency equals a rating of “fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ” Knowledge of’ equals a rating of” confident” in two of the four areas.