Driver

Job Highlight

Ensures the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel, maintains vehicles, and provides administrative and facility support.

About the Region

UNOPS Development and Special Initiatives team works with UN partners and Member States. This portfolio offers support for various initiatives and priorities of the UN Secretary-General in pursuit of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, it helps the UN Secretariat in implementing global programs in areas such as political affairs, climate, counterterrorism and peacebuilding, among others.

About the Country/Multi-Country Office

Not Required - part of GPO/NYPO

Job Specific Context

UNOPS DSI has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism to implement project activities under the Global Programme on Prosecution, Rehabilitation and Reintegration within UNOCT.

The United Nations Office of Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. UNOCT has five mandated functions:

(1) Provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandates entrusted to the Secretary-General from across the United Nations system;

(2) Enhance coordination and coherence across the Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy;

(3) Strengthen the delivery of United Nations counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States;

(4) Improve visibility, advocacy and resource mobilization for United Nations counter-terrorism efforts; and

(5) Ensure that due priority is given to counterterrorism across the United Nations system and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the Strategy.

Role Purpose

The Driver ensures the safe and reliable transportation of authorized personnel. The incumbent demonstrates professionalism, courtesy and discretion in performing their responsibility, including the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Driving Services

• Provide safe, reliable and timely transportation of authorized personnel and, where applicable, cargo or hazardous goods.
• Collect and deliver mail, documents and other items as required.
• Meet and assist assigned personnel at the airport, including facilitating immigration and customs formalities.
• Maintain accurate daily vehicle logs and provide input for maintenance plans and usage reports.

Vehicle Maintenance and Documentation

• Perform routine checks (e.g. oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc) and ensure vehicles are kept in good working condition.
• Carry out minor repairs and coordinate major repairs as needed.
• Keep assigned vehicles clean and roadworthy at all times.
• Ensure availability and safekeeping of all required documents and supplies, including insurance, registration, logs, maps, office directory, first aid kit, and spare parts.

Accident Response

• Take immediate action in line with organizational rules and regulations in the event of an accident.

Administrative and Facility Support

• Assist Administrative or Support Services with procurement processes, including obtaining quotations for office supplies.
• Inspect, distribute and maintain inventory records of office supplies and equipment.
• Support facility management by arranging minor repairs, liaising with artisans and maintaining a roster of service providers.
• Monitor and support the maintenance of office equipment to ensure optimum performance, including timely follow-up on utility services.
• Respond promptly to repair and maintenance requests raised by authorized personnel.

Skills

Defensive Driving, Professional Driving, Transportation, Inbound Logistics

Competencies

Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organisational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.

Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.

Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).

Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.

Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.

Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.

Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.

Education Requirements

• Secondary school (or equivalent) with 2 years of relevant experience is required, OR:
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with 0 years of relevant experience is desired.

• Driver’s training with a valid driver’s licence is required.

Experience Requirements

Required

Relevant experience is considered work experience in safe driving, defensive driving and minor vehicle repair

Experience working for the United Nations (UN) in Iraq is required.

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations is required.

Desired

Experience of working with the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) is desired.

Experience in development or humanitarian contexts is desired.

Language Requirements

LanguageProficiency LevelRequirementArabicFluentRequiredEnglishFluentDesirableChinese, MandarinFluentDesirableFrenchFluentDesirableRussianFluentDesirableSpanishFluentDesirable

Additional Information

• UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
• UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
• Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may include various assessments.
• UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of a wide range of nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. We strive to sustain and strengthen this diversity, fostering an inclusive working environment where all personnel are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities.
• UNOPS evaluates all applications based on the skills, qualifications and experience outlined in the vacancy announcement. We are committed to a fair and transparent selection process and welcome diverse perspectives, including those of women, indigenous and racialized communities, individuals of diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, and persons with disabilities.
• We are committed to enabling all candidates to perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require support or reasonable accommodation to complete any assessment, please inform our human resources team upon receiving your invitation.
• UNOPS has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment, and other forms of abusive conduct, including discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment. To uphold these standards, background checks are conducted for all final candidates to help ensure that individuals with a history of such conduct are not hired. By applying for a position with UNOPS, candidates acknowledge and consent to these verification processes.

Terms and Conditions

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
• For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here.
• For more details about the contract types, please click here.
• All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
• It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.