Driver

1. Background and Justification

Purpose of the Position

To drive WHO office vehicles, transport head of office, high ranking officials and authorized personnel, assist with Customs and Immigration formalities, delivery and collection of mail, pouches, parcels, etc., and attend to clearance and related formalities of incoming/outgoing consignments, documents, and other items.

2. Job Description

Objective of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objectives

The administrative unit manages the entire country office administrative service mechanisms, strengthening WHO’s operational capacity in promoting technical cooperation, stimulating interest and coordinating support towards health development, based on global and regional strategies and WHO guidelines.

Organizational context

The incumbent is a member of the administrative management team and is responsible for providing driving support to the WHO Representative and office. The incumbent works on the administration of the country’s workplan activities ensuring that they are in compliance with WHO specific procedures, practices, rules and regulations. The incumbent should maintain and improve a smooth flow of work in the country office, produce results on time, in collaboration with the WHO Representative, Administration Associate and other members of the country office, determine the work priorities in the country office. The incumbent is encouraged to follow up the relevant sections of the WHO eManual, WPRO Policies and Procedures Handbook and related administrative guidelines/instructions and information circulars from time to time. Work is reviewed on adhoc basis by the Programme and Administration Officer and WHO Representative for meeting expectations and overall quality.

Summary of Assigned duties

Under the guidance and supervision of Programme and Administration Officer, the incumbent performs the following functions:

1)Drives the office vehicles for the transport to WHO Representative and authorized WHO Personnel.

2)Meets official personnel at the airport and facilities immigration and custom formalities, as required. Undertakes timely delivery and collection of pouches, mails, documents or parcel; obtains customs clearance and related formalities with regard to incoming/outgoing/consignments of required. Support the supervisor any related custom formalities refers to initial assignment and completion of assignment of WHO Representative.

3)Responsible for day-to-day maintenance and cleanliness of the office vehicles. Makes minor repair services as well as ensuring the brakes, battery, tires, lights, windshield wipers, fire extinguisher, flags, vehicles first aid kit, vehicle tools and other safety equipment etc.

4)Keeps record, logs trips, daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes; responsible to submit the monthly, quarterly, yearly vehicle petrol consumption and vehicle mileage using the required templates and reports and feedback to the supervisor regularly.

5)Keep driving license valid, confirms to traffic rules and regulations and meets all requirements for driving motor vehicles. Ensures that steps required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident.

6)Prepares list of essential items for field trip as well as completing the duty travel check-list; regularly works with radio communication equipment and GPS systems, monitors availability of all road maps; ensure safety of passengers during the field trips as well as report back to UNDSS.

7)Support other drivers to ensure the protocol wise and advise compliance with required rules and regulations.

8)Responsible and lead the fleet management record, log-book, annual maintenance quarterly, yearly service plan of the office vehicles.

9)Performs other duties as and when required.

3.Recruitment Profile

Competencies:

1. Teamwork

2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

3. Communication

4. Knowing and managing yourself

5. Ensuring the effective use of resources

Functional Knowledge and Skills

Must possess a valid driver’s license. Excellent and up-to-date knowledge of the local highway code and traffic regulations; an excellent knowledge of countryside roads and environs; knowledge of motor vehicle mechanics; ability to work harmoniously as a member of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds and maintain high standards of personal conduct.

Education Qualifications

Essential – Completion of secondary education.

Desirable – Completion of mechanical training is an asset. English language recognized training/or course at intermediate level.

Experience

Essential – At least 2 years of experience in similar duties, with a good driving record.

Desirable – Driving experience in WHO or in another international organization is desirable.

Use of Language Skills

Expert knowledge of English Language

Other Considerations

The work performed in a typically normal office environment. During field trips work is subject to weather conditions, lifting on moderate load, driving long hours, which could be physically demanding. No smoking.

REMUNERATION

WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 12,126 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level

• Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

• A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

• In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link:http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

• According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual.

• The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (

https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion

) are strongly encouraged to apply.

Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to

reasonableaccommodation@who.int

• An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put theWHO Values Charterinto practice.

• WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

• WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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• WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

• The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

• Please note that WHO’s contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly atshws@who.int.

• This post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station.

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