Driver

The United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) globally.  As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations System programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system operations through trusted security leadership and solutions. 

This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ 

Under the guidance and supervision of the Administrative/Operations Manager and direct supervision of Fleet Manager the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to UNDSS and other high-ranking UN officials and visitors ensuring highest standards of discretion and integrity, sense of responsibility, excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. The Driver also demonstrates a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Upon request of the supervisor, the Driver can be also required to provide driving services to the operations and programme staff in UNDSS Main Office in Port Sudan, Consultants and Experts and UN staff on mission.
 

1. Ensures provision of reliable and safe driving services to the high-ranking officials and UNDSS Staff:  

• Driving office vehicles for the transport of UNDSS personnel, other high-ranking officials and visitors.
• Collects and delivers mail, pouches and other documents from and to the post office, airport, government        agencies and other organizations. 
•  Operates photocopying and other office equipment.
•   Meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport including visa and customs formalities arrangement when     required.

     2. Ensures cost-savings through proper use of vehicle

• Accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.
• Logs official trips, daily mileages, gas/fuel consumption, oil changes, greasing and other services and timely annual inspection and registration with the Ministry of Transport, etc.
• Ensures that all immediate actions required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accidents.

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle: Checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc.
• Performs other minor repairs and arranges for external repairs and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean and in good working order.

     4.Ensures availability of all the required documents/supplies

• Including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, map of the city/country, first aid kit, necessary spare parts in the assigned vehicle.
• The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Core Competencies:

Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 

Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 

Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident

Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination 

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Business management

• Communication:
  • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels
• Customer Satisfaction/Client Management:    
  • Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns.

 Administration and Operation

• Vehicle management :
  •  Knowledge of policy & procedures on fleet management            

 Ethics

• UN Policy knowledge -Ethics 
  • Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity

Required Skills and Experience