UNOPS helps its partners in the United Nations
system meet the world’s needs for building peace, recovering from disaster, and
creating sustainable development. UNOPS is known for its ability to implement
complex projects in all types of environments around the globe.
In an effort to promote organizational
excellence, UNOPS seeks highly qualified individuals for the following
position:
Vacancy
Code: UNOPS/2011/AFO/KEOC/PRJ/033
Post
Title: Driver (Two
positions)
Project
Title: Addressing Climate Change Adaptation and
Sustainable Use of Resources in Rural Areas of Kenya Through the Eco-village
Model
Duty
Station: Nairobi, Kenya (with
extensive field visits)
Duration: 2
months
Closing
Date: 30th October 2011
Background
The Ministry of Environment and Mineral
Resources in partnership with UNOPS Kenya office has designed a project aimed
at climate change adaptation and sustainable use of natural resources in rural
areas of Kenya through the eco-village model.
Climate change is one the greatest challenges
facing the world today and Kenya is already experiencing the impact of climate
change as witnessed in the constant drought occurrences as well as floods, crop
failure and environmental degradation through deforestation among others.
The project will mitigate climate change
associated risks to food security and livelihoods in 50 vulnerable communities
established as a network of eco-villages.
Given the scope of the project, implementation
will be performed in three successive phases:
i) feasibility and preparatory assessment phase
ii) a pilot phase on 5 selected villages
iii) a roll out phase to the 50 foreseen
ecovillages.
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head
of Support Services/Operations Manager, the driver will provide reliable and
safe driving services for the transport of authorized personnel. The Driver
must have a high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to
work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.
Duties
and Responsibilities
§ Provides reliable and secure driving services by driving
vehicles safely for the transport of authorized personnel in rural and urban
locations including challenging and remote environments.
§ Ensures proper usage of vehicle through accurate maintenance
of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle
maintenance plans and reports.
§ Ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by
checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tries, etc.; performing minor repairs and
arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.
§ Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies
including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the
city/country, first aid kit, and necessary spare parts.
§ Ensures that immediate steps as required by rules and
regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.
Competency
§ Provision of reliable and secure driving.
§ Proper use of vehicle including 4X4
§ Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle
§ Availability of documents/ supplies
§ Immediate action in case of accident
Required
Selection Criteria
UNOPS
Core Values/Competencies
§ Integrity
§ Professionalism
§ Respect for Diversity
§ Creativity and innovation
§ Commitment to continuous Learning
§ Organizing and quality
§ Results orientation
§ Communications skills
§ Teamwork skills
Functional
Competencies
Knowledge
Management and Learning
§ Shares knowledge and experience
§ Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office
Development
and Operational Effectiveness
§ Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and
skills in minor vehicle repair
§ Good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads
and highways, security and safety awareness; ability to apply good judgment in
the context of assignments given.
§ High sense of responsibility; operate in compliance with road
and safety regulations and rules.
§ Excellent knowledge of protocol
§ Excellent knowledge of security issues
Self-Management
§ Ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated
deadlines.
§ 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
Academic
Qualifications/Experience/Language
§ Completion of secondary school or equivalent; drivers
training with a valid driver’s license.
§ A minimum of 2 years’ work experience as a driver including
extensive experience driving in remote rural locations; safe driving record.
§ Must have a clean driving license class BCE
§ Experience in driving 4×4 vehicles (preferably land cruiser)
§ Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in
minor vehicle repairs.
§ Fluency in written and oral English and Swahili are required
for this position
§ Any secure/off-road driving training courses are an added
advantage.
Submission
of Applications
Documents and/or submissions not meeting the
application guidelines will not be considered.
Interested candidates must submit their
applications, including
1. Letter of interest
2. Complete Curriculum Vitae
3. Complete, updated and signed United Nations P.11 form
All of the above required documents must be
sent via e-mail to vacancieskeoc@unops.org.
Kindly indicate the vacancy number and the post
title in the subject line when applying by email.
The body of the email must include the table below with responses in the exact format.
The body of the email must include the table below with responses in the exact format.
§ Last name:
§ First name:
§ Highest completed educational qualification:
§ Exact years of experience relevant to the assignment
§ Experience with the United Nations (Yes/No). If yes, specify
name of agency, Fund or Programme and exact years of relevant experience:
§ Professional qualification and/or experience
UNOPS reserve the right to reject any application
without the above format in the submission email.
Additional
Considerations
§ Applications received after the closing date will not be
considered.
§ Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews
will be notified.
§ Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
§ UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a level
below the advertised level of the post.
For more information on UNOPS, including its core values and
competencies, please visit the UNOPS website at www.unops.orgYou can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.com to visit our sister website for more vacancies.