National Post: Driver, Maroua, Cameroon, G2

Job Identification: 14449
Locations: Maroua, Cameroon

Apply Before: 11/14/2023, 11:59 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Grade: G2
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term
Rotational/Non Rotational
Non-Rotational
Contract Duration: 1 Year
Education & Work Experience: High School certificate
Required Languages: French
Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Job Category
Administration/Operations/Support
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Job Description
The Position:

The Driver provides reliable and safe driving services to the Representative, Deputy Representative, high-ranking UN officials, other staff members and visitors.

Under the overall supervision of the Resident Representative, the International Operations Manager and the Head of the Maroua Sub Office, you will report directly to the Administrative and Finance Assistant of the Maroua Sub Office.

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person’s potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

 

 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in program results.

Job Purpose:

Providing reliable and safe driving services, you will uphold the highest standards of discretion and integrity; have a deep sense of responsibility, and excellent knowledge of protocol and security issues. You will demonstrate a client-oriented approach, courtesy, tact and ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

You would be responsible for:

Providing reliable and safe driving services by; driving office vehicles for the transport of UNFPA staff, officials and visitors; delivery and collection of mail and documentation; meeting official personnel and visitors at the airport, including managing visa and customs formalities when required;

Keeping abreast of traffic and road and security and safety awareness to enable safe and on time arrival for meetings;

Managing all aspects of vehicle maintenance; conducting minor repairs and cleaning; arranging for major repairs and service to ensure vehicle kept in good running condition; keeping daily vehicle logs; and assisting in the preparation of vehicle maintenance plans and history reports;

 

 

Keeping track of insurance and tax formalities;

Acting as a translator in local language for official passengers, where necessary;

Guiding and coaching junior drivers as appropriate;

Assisting CO staff with general administrative duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:  

Completed Secondary Level Education.

Knowledge and Experience:

Valid driver’s license.

Three years’ work experience as a driver in an international organization, embassy or UN system with a safe driving record.

Knowledge of driving rules and regulations, driver protocols and courtesies, and local roads and conditions, and defensive driving skills.

Skill in minor vehicle repairs.

Languages:

Basic knowledge of the French language.

Knowledge of local languages ​​will be an asset.

Required Competencies:

Values:

Exemplifying integrity,
Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
Embracing cultural diversity,
Embracing change
Functional Competencies:

Providing logistical support
Managing data
Managing documents, correspondence and reports
Managing information and work flow
Planning, organizing and multitasking

Core Competencies:

Achieving results,
Being accountable,
Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
Thinking analytically and strategically,
Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
Communicating for impact

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at:  https://estm.fa.em2 .oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2003/job/14449