UNON Driver (Un Kenya Common Roster) Jobs in Kenya
Org. Setting and Reporting
The United Nations Secretariat, Agencies, Funds and Programmes based in Kenya is recruiting the following position to fill and populate the UN Kenya Common Roster for Kenya-based UN Offices for General Service and National Officer positions.
Under the overall guidance of the Head of the specific Agency/Organization, this post may report to the Administrative Officer or the designated supervisor, or delegated supervisor of the respective entity. Within delegated authority, the Driver works in close collaboration with staff in the respective office and other UN offices to ensure consistent service delivery.
Responsibilities
The driver typically transports Operations and Program staff. Delivers discrete services. Work is undertaken with a degree of operational independence when carrying out assignments; the working environment is structured with limited room for deviation from the work-plan. Main Duties:
Drive office vehicles (cars, minibus, light trucks) to transport staff, officials and visitors, deliver and collect mail, documents and other items, or transport general cargo goods.
Meet official personnel and visitors at the airport and assist with basic immigration and customs formalities when required.
Ensure proper day-to-day upkeep of the assigned vehicle by performing timely maintenance and minor repairs and arranging for major repairs.
Maintain daily vehicle logs and provides input to the preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
When not driving, may perform other duties such as maintaining stores, assisting with distribution of mail, etc.
Assist 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.
Assist with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.
Ensure that requirements and background information used for data analysis are documented
Perform other duties as required.
Competencies
Professionalism:
Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness.
Familiarity with frequently travelled routes and routines of the more senior staff or the officers.
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 and is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns.
Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations and 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).
Client Orientation:
Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seek to see things from clients’ point of view.
Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect and identifies client’s 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 and meets timeline for delivery of product or services to client.
Planning and Organizing:
Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies.
Identifies priority activities and assignments and adjusts priorities as required.
Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work.
Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning.
Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary and uses time efficiently.
Education
Completion of secondary education or equivalent is required.
Job – Specific Qualification
Valid National Driver license is required.
A Defensive driving certificate is desirable.
Work Experience
A minimum of two (2) years of progressive responsible experience as a driver with a safe driving record is required.
Experience in vehicle management including maintenance of official vehicles and minor repair of vehicles is required.
Experience in providing administrative support is desirable.
One (1) year of work experience within the United Nations or similar international organization is desirable.
One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
Languages
For the post advertised, fluency in English required and knowledge of a local language is desirable.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNON Driver (Un Kenya Common Roster) Jobs in Kenya
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