WHO: ROSTER DRIVERS BENGUELA PROVINCE – Benguela

 

Purpose of the Position

To provide transportation support to Surveillance Officer in the province to drive WHO Official vehicles and ensures that vehicles are kept in good and working conditions.

2.Job Description

* Objectives of the Programme and the immediate Strategic Objectives

The daily work will involve drive staff members in the field and official missions as well as during vaccination campaigns.

* Organizational context (Describe the individual role of the incumbent within the team, the guidance and supervision received and training or briefing provided to others)

The incumbent works under the supervision of the Surveillance Officer in the province and the general supervision of the Operations Officer.  The Surveillance Officer identifies trips/assignments.  Incumbent has some flexibility for planning and scheduling routes.  Manuals available for use are Traffic instructions/street plans; WR/Operations Officer directives/instructions; and Vehicles maintenance manual.

* Summary of Assigned Duties (Describe what the incumbent has to do to achieve main objectives)

Under the direct supervision of the Surveillance Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties :-

–           Drives office vehicles to provide transportation of authorized personnel and delivery and collection of mail, documents and other items;

–           Drives the supervisor and other officers during AFP Surveillance activities within the province;

–           Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle, checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc., performs minor repairs and arranges for other repairs, regular servicing and ensures that the vehicle is kept clean;

–           Logs official trips, daily mileage, gas consumptions, oil changes, greasing, etc.;

–           Ensures that the steps required by the rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in accident;

–           Performs other duties as required, including providing transport support to other areas of work and teams or the department as necessary.

3. Recruitment Profile

Competencies : Generic

Describe the core, management and leadership competencies required – See WHO competency model – list in order of priority, commencing with the most important ones.

*1. Teamwork

*2. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

*3. Communication

Functional Knowledge and Skills:-

*Describe the essential knowledge and the skills specific to the position.

•           Knowledge of driving rules and regulations of the country and skills in minor vehicle repair;

•           Ability to read, write and understand instructions in the working language and

•           An ability of writing a concise and faithful report of the accidents.

Educational Qualifications

Essential:-  At least Junior Secondary School education   and a valid driver’s licence of the country.

Desirable:-

Experience

Essential:-  At least two years driving experience as a driver and a safe driving record.

Desirable:-  UN experience would be an advantage.

Use of Language Skills

Essential: Intermediate knowledge of Portuguese.

Desirable: Beginners knowledge of English. Beginners knowledge of French

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements