Driver
Located in Nairobi, Kenya, the Kenya Multi Country Office manages
a growing portfolio of engagements. The KEMC sub-region currently consists of
an established Multi Country Office in Nairobi/Kenya which manages a portfolio
of engagements in multiple countries in East and South Africa, including Zambia
where UNOPS is physically present. The current portfolio includes transactional
projects in partnership with the UN Agencies based in Nairobi and elsewhere in
the sub-region, such as UN-Habitat, UNEP, WHO and UNHCR and multiple
‘operational’ projects in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia.
Functional Responsibilities
- Under the guidance and supervision of the Administration
Associate, the driver will be responsible for providing reliable and
secure driving services and ensuring proper use of the vehicle as per the
organization policy. The position requires the incumbent to have a
client oriented approach, high standards of professionalism and
responsibility, good communication skills, courtesy, tact and the ability
to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds. The
position is based in Nairobi, Kenya (Family Duty Station).
The incumbent of this post
is responsible for the following duties:
Provides reliable and
secure driving services by:
- Driving vehicles safely for the transport of authorized
personnel;
- Collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items;
- Meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating
immigration and customs formalities in coordination with the Logistics
Assistant/Administration Associate.
- Ensures proper use 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, 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.
Education/Experience/Language
requirements
Education:
- Secondary education is required;
Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a driver with a safe driving
record is required;
- Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in
minor vehicle repairs is an asset.
Language Requirements:
- Fluency in written and oral English is required
Licenses:
- A valid Kenyan Driver’s license is required
Competencies
- Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to
differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational
and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model
for diversity and inclusion.
- 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.
How To Apply
Closing Date: 20-Oct-2023
