UN Clinic Driver | Kasulu Tanzania

Job description

Agency :UNDP

Title :UN Clinic Driver

Job ID :24576

Practice Area - Job Family

Management - UN CLINIC DRIVER

Vacancy End Date (Midnight New York, USA) 17/07/2019

Time Left :9d 5h 42m

Duty Station :Kasulu, Tanzania, United Republic of

Education & Work Experience :B-Less Than HS Graduate - 3 year(s) experience,

E-Technical School - 3 year(s) experience

Languages Required: Desired: English ,Swahili

Grade :G2

Vacancy Type :FTA Local

Posting Type :External

Bureau :Africa

Contract Duration :1 Year with possibility for extension

Open for Tanzania Nationals Only

Background

As in many Programme Countries, UN field personnel in Tanzania are exposed to various health and security hazards that may result in disease; psychological trauma and life-threatening injuries. Dedicated, effective primary health, occupational health and emergency medical services may mitigate negative outcomes of trauma, injuries and health complications providing better chances for saving lives as well as for faster and better recovery.

Under the overall guidance direct supervision of the UN Health Manager, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services ensuring high accuracy of work. The Driver demonstrates a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provision of reliable and secure driving services;

Proper use of vehicle;

Day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle;

Availability of documents/supplies.

1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services by: Driving office vehicles for transport of UN officials and visitors;

Delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;

Supporting UN officials and visitors on administrative and logistical issues,

2. Provision of reliable, timely and secure driving services by:(a) driving office vehicle(s) for the transport of UN personnel, and visitors (b) delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items to authorized personnel, (c) meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, facilitating customs and/or immigration formalities when/as required.

3. Ensures proper day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle through timely minor repairs, arrangements for major repairs, timely changes of oil, check of lyres, brakes, car washing.

4. 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.

5. Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

6. Provision of administrative and logistical services when and as required.

Competencies

Core

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work

Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow

Level 1: Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction Level

1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform

Level 2: Understands, explains and shares information on assigned tasks with accuracy and clarity

Delivery

Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement

Level 2: Meets goals and timelines for delivery of products or services;

Technical/Functional

Level 1: Replicate Reliably: Carry out work, as directed, and demonstrate motivation to develop)

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Secondary Education supplemented with a Certificate from a Technical/Vocational School. Valid driving license – Class 'C'.

Experience:

Minimum three years' work experience as a driver in a recognized institution with a safe driving record,

Adept in national driving rules and regulations;

Skills in minor vehicle repair and mechanics;

Basic computer literacy as an added advantage;

Experience with UN or diplomatic or Government organizations is an added advantage;

Experience in the rural areas in Tanzania region is an added advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and Kiswahili languages.

Disclaimer

Important applicant information

All posts in the GS categories are subject to local recruitment.

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